Mejia threw 1.2 scoreless innings with a strikeout in Saturday's spring training win over Toronto. He's given up one run in 3.2 innings with two strikeouts this spring as he contends for the fifth starter role. "I'm still open-minded," manager Paul Molitor told the St. Paul Pioneer Press.
Mejia will compete with Jose Berrios, Tyler Duffey, Trevor May, Justin Haley, Ryan Vogelsong and Nick Tepesch for the final spot in the rotation. Mejia is a long shot and will likely begin the season at Triple-A, but a strong spring could put him on the short list to be called up early in the season.