Career
Previously he played in the farm systems of the Minnesota Twins (2000–2005), Philadelphia Phillies (2005–2007), Seattle Mariners (2007), Arizona Diamondbacks (2008), Cleveland Indians (2009), Toronto Blue Jays (2010), Florida Marlins (2011), Colorado Rockies (2011) and San Diego Padres (2013). He also played in the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball for the Lancaster Barnstormers in 2012. Merchán played for the Spain national baseball team in the 2013 World Baseball Classic.