Height
6'3"
Weight
200 lbs
Age
25
College
N/A
Experience
1 yrs
Bats/Throws
R/R
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsC+
| Year | Team | GP | ERA | W-L | K | WHIP | IP | SV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 58 | 3.9746194 | 2-3 | 70 | 1.2791879 | 0.0 | 1 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
AAV
$780K/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
The Rockies secured solid bullpen depth by signing reliever Juan Mejia to a one-year, $0.8M deal that earns a B- CVI grade. At less than $1M annually, this represents excellent value for a solid starter-caliber arm in today's inflated relief market, where even middling setup men routinely command $3-5M per season. Mejia brings the kind of reliable middle-relief presence that Colorado desperately needs after their bullpen posted one of the worst ERAs in the National League last year. The one-year structure gives the Rockies flexibility to evaluate whether he fits their long-term plans while avoiding any significant financial commitment during their ongoing rebuild. Given the positional scarcity for quality relievers and the low financial risk involved, this signing addresses an immediate need without hampering their ability to develop younger arms from within their system. For a franchise still searching for consistent bullpen pieces, locking up a dependable reliever at below-market rates represents smart roster construction that balances present competitiveness with future flexibility.
Performance Analysis
Juan Mejia grades as an All-Star caliber performer among MLB relief pitchers, earning a B+ Performance grade. He carries a 3.96 ERA (near the league average of 4.20) and a 1.26 WHIP across 61.1 innings pitched with a 10.0 K/9 rate. His strikeout rate of 10.0 per nine innings ranks among the best in the league, showing dominant swing-and-miss ability. As a rookie at 25, Juan is a key contributor for the Rockies.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 4/11 | @ SD | L 2-5 | - | - | - | 0 | - | - | - |
| Fri, 4/10 | @ SD | L 3-7 | - | - | - | 0 | - | - | - |
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