Mesa was promoted from Double-A New Hampshire to Triple-A Buffalo on Friday, John Lott of the National Post reports.

Mesa hit for a .413/.449/.630 slash line in 12 games for Double-A New Hampshire and has produced at many levels of the minors for stretches but has never seemed to be able to put it all together. With a crowded outfield for the Blue Jays, Mesa likely won't crack the major league roster barring a barrage of injuries, but he has hit .400 (6-for-16) across eight MLB games in his career.

Blue Jays acquired OF Melky Mesa from the Royals for cash considerations; assigned him to Triple-A Buffalo.

Mesa had a promising .284/.346/.527 batting line with five home runs and 10 RBI through 23 games this season at Triple-A Omaha. The 27-year-old outfielder will function as organizational depth now for the Jays.

Royals signed OF Melky Mesa to a minor league contract.

He'll receive an invitation to spring training as well, where he'll compete for a reserve outfielder role. The 26-year-old slashed .261/.295/.452 with 13 homers, 39 RBI and 13 swipes in 84 games at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre in 2013, and went 5-for-13 during his brief audition with the Yankees.

Yankees designated OF Melky Mesa for assignment.

Mesa has hit only .261/.295/.452 with 13 homers and 13 steals at the Triple-A level this season. He's got some pop and speed and is just 26, so it's possible he'll draw some interest on waivers.

Yankees optioned OF Melky Mesa to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

Mesa will head back down to the minors now that Curtis Granderson is ready to come off the DL. The 26-year-old went 5-for-13 (.385) with two doubles and one RBI during his brief stint with the big club.

Yankees recalled OF Melky Mesa from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

Mesa made his made league debut with the Yankees earlier this season and has a .249/.277/.424 batting line at the Triple-A level. Thomas Neal has also been recalled to provide outfield depth.

Yankees optioned OF Melky Mesa to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

Mesa batted .228 (13-for-57) with three home runs, 10 RBI and three stolen bases in 25 games this spring. The 26-year-old will serve as outfield depth in the minor leagues.

Melky Mesa hit a grand slam off Mike Zagurski of the Pirates in Sunday's win.

Mesa, a native of the Dominican Republic, backed out of the World Baseball Classic earlier this month in order to help his chances of making the Yankees. He still has a shot of being carried as a reserve, but it's not a very good one. To go along with his three homers this spring, he has a .183 average and 13 strikeouts in 43 at-bats.

Melky Mesa has withdrawn from the World Baseball Classic.

Melky Mesa went 2-for-3 and hit a three-run homer off the Astros' Sam Demel on Thursday.

Mesa is now competing for a spot on the Yankees with Curtis Granderson down. He's also battling to be the Dominican Rebublic's left fielder in the World Baseball Classic. The 26-year-old hit .264/.325/.480 between Double- and Triple-A last year.

Yankees recalled OF Melky Mesa from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

The move was made prior to Tuesday's game. Mesa, 25, batted .264/.325/.480 with 23 home runs, 67 RBI, 22 stolen bases and an .805 OPS over 121 games this season between Double- and Triple-A. He'll be used as a reserve outfielder and pinch-runner during the stretch run.

The Yankees will recall outfielder Melky Mesa from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Tuesday.

Mesa, 25, batted .264/.325/.480 with 23 home runs, 67 RBI, 22 stolen bases and an .805 OPS over 121 games this season between Double- and Triple-A. He'll function as a reserve outfielder and pinch-runner down the stretch.