Matt Mervis Signs Minor League Deal with Hometown Nationals, Eyes Roster Spot

Matt Mervis, a former Cubs and Marlins first baseman, has signed a minor league deal with a Non-Roster Invite to the Washington Nationals, his hometown team. After a strong minor league 2022, Mervis struggled in MLB in 2023-2024, batting .167 and .155 respectively. He had a brief hot streak with the Marlins in April 2025 (6 HR in 12 games) but was later released. Known as a "Quad-A hitter," he now has a chance to make the rebuilding Nationals roster and potentially play on Opening Day at Wrigley Field.