Padres receive Francisco Mejia from Indians for Brad Hand

The San Diego Padres will acquire Francisco Mejia from the Cleveland Indians in exchange for left-handed reliever Brad Hand and right-handed reliever Adam Cimber.

What It Means:

Mejia is hitless in 4 plate appearances with the Indians this season but the 22-year-old multi-position talent is the 15th overall prospect in baseball, according to MLB Pipeline.

Mejia slashed .279/.328/.426 with 7 home runs and 45 RBI across 336 plate appearances for Triple-A Columbus this season.