In 2015,Mengden started the season with the Single-A Quad Cities River Bandits and was promoted to the High-A Lancaster JetHawks after recording a 1.16 ERA.[5][6] In 10 games (8 starts) for Lancaster,he compiled a 2-1 record and 5.26 ERA with 48 strikeouts across 49+2⁄3 innings pitched.
Mengden would remain in the rotation for the remainder of the 2016 season, finishing with 14 starts for the A's. Mengden recorded 2 wins and 9 losses with 71 strikeouts in 72 innings. In 2017, Mengden spent the majority of the season in the minors, only making 7 starts for Oakland. In 2018, he was 7-6 with an ERA of 4.05 and 72 strikeouts in 22 games (17 starts).[11]
In 2019, Mengden did not replicate his success as he had done the previous season, going 5-2 with an ERA of 4.83 and 42 strikeouts in 13 games (9 starts).[11]
Mengden with the Oakland Athletics in 2019
During the off-season, Mengden underwent two intestinal surgeries and an arthroscopic elbow surgery. On September 20, 2020, Mengden was designated for assignment by the Athletics.[12] On October 9, Mengden elected free agency.[1]
On December 25, 2020, Mengden signed a one-year, $725,000 guaranteed contract plus $275,000 possible performance incentives with the Kia Tigers of the KBO League.[13][1] He made 21 starts for the Tigers in 2021, posting an 8-3 record and 3.60 ERA with 104 strikeouts across 120 innings pitched. Mengden became a free agent following the season.
Kansas City Royals
On March 8, 2022, Mengden signed a minor league deal with the Kansas City Royals.[14] Mengden was selected to the 40-man roster on June 13 after Joel Payamps was placed on the COVID-19 injured list.[15] He cleared waivers and was sent outright to the Triple–A Omaha Storm Chasers on July 2.
On September 1, Mengden was selected back to the major league roster to make a spot start against the Chicago White Sox.[16] He went 2+2⁄3 innings and allowed 3 runs on 5 hits with 2 strikeouts, taking the loss.[17] Mengden was designated for assignment by the Royals the following day.[18] He was again sent outright to Triple–A Omaha on September 4.[19] He elected free agency on October 6.
On March 29, 2023, Mengden re-signed with the Royals on a minor league deal. In 6 games (3 starts) for Omaha, Mengden struggled to a 7.36 ERA with 14 strikeouts across 14+2⁄3 innings of work. He was released by the Royals organization on June 27.[20]
Washington Nationals
On July 2, 2023, Mengden signed a minor league contract with the Washington Nationals organization.[21] In 22 games for the Triple–A Rochester Red Wings, he recorded a 7.20 ERA with 30 strikeouts across 35 innings of work. Mengden elected free agency following the season on November 6.[22]
CTBC Brothers
On January 17, 2024, Mengden signed with the CTBC Brothers of the Chinese Professional Baseball League.[23] In 25 starts for the team, he compiled a 10–3 record and 2.86 ERA with 114 strikeouts across 154 innings pitched. With the Brothers, Mengden won the 2024 Taiwan Series.[24]
On January 23, 2025, Mengden re-signed with the Brothers.[25] On March 5, Mengden was released by the Brothers due to failing an internal drug test.[26]
Tecolotes de los Dos Laredos
On March 11, 2025, Mengden signed with the Tecolotes de los Dos Laredos of the Mexican League.[27] In 11 starts for Dos Laredos, Mengden posted a 5-2 record and 4.42 ERA with 36 strikeouts over 59 innings of work.
Daniel is the oldest son of Beth and Joe Mengden, and has four siblings: an older sister, Victoria; and younger siblings, Michael and Gabrielle. Mengden was home schooled through eighth grade, at which time his parents ultimately decided to place him in public high school in order to further his baseball career. Victoria is a highschool math teacher and his younger siblings are professional dancers; Michael with the Cincinnati Ballet and Gabrielle with Oklahoma City Ballet. Daniel married Danielle Bishop on November 7, 2020, in Houston, Texas.[11]
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