Victor Mesa Jr.

Major League Baseball’s two Florida clubs made a small trade Friday, with Miami sending outfielder Victor Mesa Jr. to Tampa Bay in exchange for minor league infielder Angel Brachi. The Marlins had designated Mesa for assignment earlier in the week. Both teams have announced the swap. Mesa and his older brother, Victor Victor Mesa, are…

The 24-year-old Mesa, who was DFA'd on Tuesday, hit .286/.352/.460 with seven home runs and four steals in 210 plate appearances at Triple-A last season, but he struggled over 38 plate appearances in his brief MLB debut. The Rays figure to burn his last option year by sticking in Triple-A and seeing if he continues to develop. In return, the Marlins a 19-year-old infielder who has yet to play in the U.S. While splitting time between second and short, Brachi hit .337/.453/.408 in 228 plate appearances in the Dominican Summer League last year. He's yet to homer in 434 career plate appearances.

Wisely, who was acquired from the Braves in a minor deal last month, goes to make room for Victor Mesa Jr. on the 40-man. The 26-year-old is a career .214/.265/.319 hitter in 466 major league plate appearances, most of which came with the Giants in 2023 and '24.

The Rays have claimed outfielder Victor Mesa Jr. off waivers from the Marlins, reports Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com. Mesa was designated for assignment by the Marlins earlier in the week. Tampa Bay has a full 40-man roster and will need to make a corresponding move. More to come.

Cuban power bat profiles as a fourth outfielder but has an option remaining.