Melvin Mercedes (born November 2, 1990) is a Dominican former

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. He played in

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(MLB) in one game for the

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on August 15, 2014.

Professional career

Detroit Tigers

The

purchased Mercedes' contract after the 2012 season, adding him to their

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. The Tigers promoted Mercedes to the major leagues on August 14, 2014. Before being called up, Mercedes had a 4.33 ERA and a 1.33 WHIP in 41 appearances for the Triple-A

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. Mercedes made his major league debut on August 15, when he pitched two scoreless innings, allowing no hits or walks, and recording two strikeouts. On August 17, Mercedes was optioned back to the Toledo Mud Hens. On December 11, 2014, Mercedes was designated for assignment by the Tigers. On December 19, 2014, Mercedes was outrighted to Triple-A Toledo. During the 2015 season, he split time between the Double-A

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and Triple-A Toledo Mud Hens. On December 23, 2015, the Tigers re-signed Mercedes to a minor league contract. On March 23, 2016, Mercedes was released by the Tigers.

Guerreros de Oaxaca

On May 6, 2016, Mercedes signed with the

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of the

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. He was released on July 7, 2016.

York Revolution

On April 5, 2017, Mercedes signed with the

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of the

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. He was released on May 14, 2017.

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