Honeywell Jr. expected to start as Rays host the Blue Jays
The Blue Jays will start Robbie Ray on Saturday and the Rays are expected to counter with Brent Honeywell JrAPRIL 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
JULIAN MERRYWEATHER #66 - PITCHER - CHICAGO CUBS
1-1 W-L •
1.80 WHIP •
6.60 ERA
1-1 W-L
1.80 WHIP
6.60 ERA
Shut down 'couple weeks' Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins said Thursday that Merryweather (oblique) will be shut down for "a couple of weeks" before resuming a throwing program, Arden Zwelling of Spor...
Impact Atkins is optimistic Merryweather will be able to build up quickly once he's cleared to start throwing again, but the right-hander will first need to make more progress in his recovery from the left oblique strain. Before being shut down, Merryweather and recorded both of his save chances and struck out seven over 4.1 scoreless innings. He looked like the leading candidate to close games for Toronto this season, but the time he's missed due to injury could be enough to put him behind others in the pecking order for saves once he's eventually healthy.
APRIL 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Injured Jays OF Springer to play in intrasquad game Friday
Blue Jays outfielder George Springer will play in an intrasquad game Friday, the next step on his return from two strained muscles that have delayed his Toronto debutAPRIL 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Blue Jays take 3-game slide into matchup with Red Sox
Toronto is looking to break its three-game losing streak with a win over BostonAPRIL 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Blue Jays take 3-game slide into matchup with Red Sox
Toronto is looking to break its three-game losing streak with a win over BostonAPRIL 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rodriguez expected to start for the Red Sox against the Blue Jays
The Blue Jays will start Hyun Jin Ryu on Tuesday and the Red Sox are expected to counter with Eduardo RodriguezAPRIL 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rodriguez expected to start for the Red Sox against the Blue Jays
The Blue Jays will start Hyun Jin Ryu on Tuesday and the Red Sox are expected to counter with Eduardo RodriguezAPRIL 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ray scheduled to start for Toronto at Kansas City
The Toronto Blue Jays play the Kansas City RoyalsAPRIL 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Return not imminent Merryweather's oblique injury is believed to be a fairly long-term issue, Gregor Chisholm of the Toronto Star reports.
Impact Merryweather has been on the 10-day injured list since Wednesday due to a left oblique strain, and he's expected to miss considerable time as a result. A timetable for his return hasn't yet been established. Rafael Dolis could see save chances for the Blue Jays while Merryweather and Jordan Romano (elbow) are sidelined. However, Romano's injury is believed to be a short-term issue, so he could step in as the team's closer once he's cleared to return.
APRIL 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Minor scheduled to start for Royals against Blue Jays
The Kansas City Royals host the Toronto Blue JaysAPRIL 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Matz expected to start for the Blue Jays against Royals
The Toronto Blue Jays visit the Kansas City RoyalsAPRIL 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Toronto to visit Kansas City
The Kansas City Royals take on the Toronto Blue JaysAPRIL 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bichette hits 2nd homer in 9th, Blue Jays beat Yankees 5-4
Bo Bichette homered twice, including a game-ending drive leading off the ninth inning that lifted the Toronto Blue Jays over the New York Yankees 5-4APRIL 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Blue Jays closer Merryweather put on IL with oblique strain
Toronto Blue Jays closer Julian Merryweather has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a strained left obliqueAPRIL 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
More Injuries! Julian Merryweather to the 10-day IL, Ross Stripling scratched with forearm tightness The Blue Jays are already without, among others, George Springer, Teoscar Hernandez, Nate Pearson, and the team was dealt another couple of...
APRIL 14, 2021 • BLUEJAYSNATION.COM
Placed on 10-day IL Merryweather was placed on the 10-day injured list with a left oblique strain Wednesday, Hazel Mae of Sportsnet reports.
Impact Merryweather was removed from Tuesday's win over the Yankees due to left hip irritation. It's not yet clear how much time he'll be forced to miss after he was diagnosed with a left oblique strain Wednesday, but Jordan Romano should be in line for most of the save chances while Merryweather is sidelined, and Rafael Dolis could also be in the mix. Right-hander Anthony Castro was recalled by the Blue Jays to serve as bullpen depth.
APRIL 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Dealing with hip issue Merryweather exited Tuesday's win over the Yankees with left hip irritation, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Impact The right-hander needed only two pitches to record the final out of the eighth inning and was expected to return for the ninth to close out the save, but he was instead pulled due to hip irritation. The severity of the injury remains unclear, so Merryweather should be considered day-to-day until more information is provided. Jordan Romano should be the primary candidate for saves if Merryweather is forced to miss time, though Rafael Dolis could also be in the mix.
APRIL 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Angels win 7-5 in home opener for Florida-based Blue Jays
David Fletcher had a two-run single in the 11th inning and the Los Angeles Angels beat Toronto 7-5 in the first regular-season game played at the Blue Jays’ spring training ballpar...APRIL 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
May not be used on consecutive days Merryweather may not be ready to pitch on back-to-back days yet, Kaitlyn McGrath of The Athletic reports.
Impact The right-hander was one of the stars of the season's opening weekend, dominating the Yankees with triple-digit heat to rack up his first two career saves, but Merryweather almost didn't make the initial 26-man roster due to back tightness late in the spring. Given his lengthy injury history the Jays intend to be very careful with his workload, which will keep the 29-year-old from pitching on consecutive days early in the season, and manager Charlie Montoyo also suggested that the club would only use Merryweather to begin innings rather than bringing him in to handle a jam. That leaves the door open for other relievers such as Jordan Romano to get save chances, but Merryweather has quickly established himself as a key piece of the late-inning puzzle for Toronto this season.
APRIL 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Fans two, picks up save Merryweather recorded the save Sunday against the Yankees after tossing a scoreless ninth inning while fanning two.
Impact Merryweather recorded his second save of the season in dominant style, as he tossed nine of his 11 pitches for strikes and didn't have any problem recording the final three outs of the game. Merryweather is now 2-for-2 in save opportunities this season, and he could get more opportunities down the road, though Jordan Romano might serve as the team's primary closer going forward.
APRIL 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Trimmer Guerrero helps Jays finish series win over Yanks
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Randal Grichuk homered off Domingo Germán in the Yankee right-hander’s return from a domestic violence ban, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat New York 3-1 to...APRIL 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Julian Merryweather earned more chances to be the Blue Jays’ closer Julian Merryweather had never been thrust into a save opportunity before Opening Day on Thursday. But it likely won't be his last as he made...
APRIL 2, 2021 • JAYSJOURNAL.COM
Julian Merryweather seals the win | 04/01/2021 Julian Merryweather strikes out Gleyber Torres for his first save of the season and seals the Blue Jays' 3-2 extra innings win over the Yank...
APRIL 2, 2021 • MLB.COM
Opening Day: Snow, stars, fans and a virus postponement
Opening day in Major League Baseball saw All-Stars on the field and fans back in the standsAPRIL 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Picks up save in extra innings Merryweather struck out three over one perfect inning as he earned the save against the Yankees on Thursday.
Impact Merryweather entered the game in the bottom of the 10th inning after the Blue Jays took a one-run lead in the top of the frame. The right-hander struck out the side and earned his first major-league save as a result. Although it was encouraging to see Merryweather pick up the save in his successful outing on Opening Day, Jordan Romano should serve as the primary closer for the Blue Jays this season.
APRIL 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
