Recent Guardians Rookie of the Year candidate released yet again in difficult blow August 5, 2025 by Away Back Gone At one point, Oscar Mercado looked like the future of the Guardians’ outfield. We got another reminder of that on Monday when he opted-out of his minor league deal with the Phillies. Share this: Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook