JULIAN MERRYWEATHER NEWS

Blue Jays beat Yankees 3-2 in 10th inning as fans return

Randal Grichuk led off the 10th with an RBI double, and the Toronto Blue Jays took advantage of the second year of starting extra innings with a runner on second to beat the New Yo...

APRIL 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

In Opening Day bullpen Merryweather will begin the season on the 26-man roster, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.

Impact The right-hander needed to prove he was healthy after battling back issues in camp, but Merryweather cleared the final hurdle by tossing a scoreless innings Monday in the Jays' last Grapefruit League game. He will likely fill a long-relief role out of the bullpen, but the 29-year-old could still fill key innings, considering the current state of the team's rotation.

APRIL 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Set to pitch in spring finale Manager Charlie Montoyo said Merryweather (back) would pitch in the Blue Jays' Grapefruit League finale Monday against the Phillies, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Merryweather likely won't pitch more than one or two innings in relief, but that should be enough to keep him in consideration for a spot in Toronto's Opening Day bullpen. Due to a bout with back tightness, Merryweather didn't make his spring debut until Friday, when he tossed a scoreless inning in a 6-5 win over the Phillies.

MARCH 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Throws two simulated innings Merryweather (back) threw 34 pitches over two simulated innings Sunday, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Merryweather has been dealing with a tight back for most of camp. He's working his way towards game action and is expected to make his next appearance in a Grapefruit League game, but it's not yet clear if he'll have enough time to get up to speed by Opening Day.

MARCH 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Simulated game on tap Merryweather (back) is scheduled to throw a two-inning simulated game Sunday, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact General manager Ross Atkins said earlier in the week the 29-year-old was nearing his Grapefruit League debut, but the right-hander still needs to complete a simulated game. Merryweather is expected to operate as a multi-inning option out of the bullpen once healthy, and he could still be ready for Opening Day if cleared for game action after Sunday's outing.

MARCH 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Should make spring debut soon Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins said Tuesday that Merryweather (back) should be ready to make his Grapefruit League debut soon, Kaitlyn McGrath of The Athletic reports.

Impact Atkins also added that he envisions Merryweather filling a hybrid bullpen role, wherein the 29-year-old could be used as an opener and as a multi-inning reliever. Because Merryweather will need to more time to build up than a traditional one-inning reliever, he shouldn't be considered a lock for the Opening Day roster. That said, Merryweather likely won't be in store for a lengthy stay on the injured list if he fails to break camp with the big club, assuming he avoids any setbacks with his back once he's integrated into the spring pitching schedule.

MARCH 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with tight back The Blue Jays announced Tuesday that Merryweather is dealing with lower-back tightness and is considered day-to-day, Hazel Mae of Sportsnet reports.

Impact Merryweather is expected to be held out of Grapefruit League action as a result of the injury, but the Blue Jays are hopeful that a few days of rest will be all the right-hander needs to overcome the issue. The 29-year-old made his MLB debut in 2020, making eight appearances (three starts) and logging a 4.15 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and 15:6 K:BB across 13 innings.

MARCH 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Viewed as starter Merryweather is seen as a starter by the Blue Jays, Scott Mitchell of TSN.ca reports.

Impact The righty made his debut as a 28-year-old last season, making three starts and five bullpen appearances. He was much more an opener than a true starter, however, as he didn't throw more than two innings in any game, but he was primarily a starter in the minors. His inexperience suggests he won't be a favorite to make Toronto's starting five, though his 27.3 percent strikeout rate last season did hint at some promise.

JANUARY 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jays closer Giles to undergo elbow surgery, out for season

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out with elbow injury Merryweather landed on the 10-day injured list with right elbow tendinitis Monday.

Impact The move rules the rookie out for the year, though it was backdated to Friday, so he can still return for the start of the postseason if he's healthy that soon. He'll finish his first MLB campaign with a 4.15 ERA and a 1.31 WHIP in 13 innings of work, striking out 15 while walking six.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Opening Thursday Merryweather will serve as the opener Thursday against the Yankees, Hazel Mae of Sportsnet reports.

Impact The 28-year-old has opened two games this season and covered two scoreless frames in each outing. Merryweather has a 3.00 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 15:4 K:BB overall this season. Chase Anderson is set to follow as Thursday's primary pitcher.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Opens with two scoreless frames Merryweather didn't allow a hit and had three strikeouts and one walk over two scoreless innings during Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the Marlins.

Impact The 28-year-old performed well in his second outing as an opener, delivering 21 of his 31 pitches for strikes. Merryweather has given up only two hits with a 12:3 K:BB through 7.1 shutout innings over his first four big-league appearances.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Chapman's 1st save seals Yankees' 5-3 win over Tampa Bay

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Marte's homer gives Marlins 3-2 win over Blue Jays

Starling Marte celebrated his Miami debut with a tiebreaking homer in the eighth inning, helping the Marlins top the Toronto Blue Jays 3-2

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Iglesias' hit, throw help Orioles to 4-3 win over Blue Jays

José Iglesias and Bryan Holaday had RBI doubles in the 11th inning for Baltimore, and Iglesias threw out the potential tying run at home plate as the Orioles salvaged a 4-3 win aga...

AUGUST 31, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Likely to serve as opener Tuesday Merryweather will likely serve as the Blue Jays' opening pitcher Tuesday against the Marlins, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Though Merryweather is technically available out of the bullpen for Monday's series finale with the Orioles, manager Charlie Montoyo will likely look to avoid using the right-hander. Merryweather shined in his first appearance as an opener back on Aug. 26, striking out three Red Sox over two shutout innings before giving way to bulk reliever Shun Yamaguchi. Expect Merryweather and Yamaguchi to once again work in tandem Tuesday.

AUGUST 31, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Scoreless outing as opener Merryweather tossed two scoreless innings Wednesday, allowing just one hit while striking out three against the Red Sox. He did not factor into the decision.

Impact Merryweather looked sharp out of the bullpen following his Aug. 18 callup as he logged 3.1 scoreless innings while punching out six batters. His early success got him a look as Wednesday's opener, and after another favorable outing, Merryweather could receive another opportunity to open with the Blue Jays currently down three regular starters to the injured list.

AUGUST 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Making first start Wednesday Merryweather will start Wednesday's game against the Red Sox.

Impact Merryweather has made two appearances out of the bullpen recently, and he tossed 3.1 scoreless innings during that time while striking out six. It's unclear how long he'll be able to last in his first major-league start, but he's been effective as a reliever to begin his career in the majors.

AUGUST 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Julian Merryweather's MLB debut | 08/20/2020 Julian Merryweather strikes out Alec Bohm in his Major League debut to record the final out in the top of the 4th inning for the Blue Jays

AUGUST 21, 2020 • MLB.COM

Merryweather eyes his own scouting report Julian Merryweather is looking forward to some competitive baseball.

FEBRUARY 16, 2020 • MLB.COM