August 29, 2024
The Phillies
optioned Mercado to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Thursday.
ANALYSISMercado was brought up from the minors on Monday, and he'll now head back to Triple-A after giving up four earned runs in only 1.1 innings during his outing against the Astros on Wednesday.
Yunior Marte was recalled from Lehigh Valley in a corresponding move.