JULIAN MERRYWEATHER NEWS

For Chicago Cubs reliever Julian Merryweather, locked-in mechanics and health has been a consistency game changer Staying healthy has been a challenge at times for right-hander Julian Merryweather.

JULY 19, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Chicago Cubs' Julian Merryweather finds improved mechanics, health Chicago Cubs reliever Julian Merryweather always possessed electric stuff, but his inconsistencies often stemmed from unreliable mechanics a...

JULY 19, 2023 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Off to rough start Merryweather, who allowed two runs in an inning of work during Wednesday's loss to the Mariners, now has a 12.71 ERA this season.

Impact Merryweather started the season with a dud, allowing five earned runs in his first appearance, and he's been scored on in two of his four outings since then. The righty should remain in a low-leverage role, and that plus his poor performance to date are keeping his fantasy value to a minimum.

APRIL 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cactus League report: Cubs' Julian Merryweather gets comfortable with new slider — and Leury García's hustle impresses White Sox manager Pedro Grifol Julian Merryweather hasn't had to worry about how his body feels this spring, allowing him to focus on pitching and securing a bullpen job w...

MARCH 15, 2023 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

May have inside track on MLB role Merryweather stands a decent chance of securing an Opening Day bullpen role with the Cubs, particularly because he's out of minor-league options, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

Impact Merryweather was claimed off waivers back in January, and he's now competing for a role with the Cubs in spring training. The righty struggled last season with a 6.75 ERA and 1.43 WHIP across 26 games with the Blue Jays, so he'd likely slot in as a low-leverage option if he makes the team, putting him off the fantasy radar for the time being.

MARCH 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs claim RHP Merryweather off waivers from Blue Jays

The Chicago Cubs have claimed pitcher Julian Merryweather off waivers from the Toronto Blue Jays

JANUARY 18, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

The Julian Merryweather era has come to an end We'll always have those two saves in April of 2021. ...

JANUARY 17, 2023 • BLUEJAYSNATION.COM

Scooped up by Cubs The Cubs claimed Merryweather off waivers from the Blue Jays on Tuesday.

Impact Merryweather lost his spot on the Blue Jays' 40-man roster last week, when the team required a spot for the newly signed Brandon Belt. The right-hander struggled to a 6.75 ERA over 26.2 innings in 26 appearances last season while missing time with an oblique strain. He should battle for a spot in the Cubs' bullpen this spring.

JANUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jays DFA Reliever Julian Merryweather Merryweather was designated for assignment to make room on the Blue Jays’ 40-man roster for 1B Brandon Belt.

JANUARY 10, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Gets DFA'd by Blue Jays Merryweather was designated for assignment by the Blue Jays on Tuesday.

Impact Merryweather has flashed plenty of upside at times out of the Blue Jays' bullpen, but he's ultimately had trouble with health and consistency with a career 5.64 ERA over parts of three seasons. The 31-year-old doesn't have any options left, which could affect his appeal on waivers.

JANUARY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Toronto Blue Jays demote Merryweather, recall Griffin from Triple-A Buffalo TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays optioned reliever Julian Merryweather to Triple-A Buffalo on Wednesday afternoon and recalled left-hander Fo...

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 • THESTAR.COM

Sent back to Buffalo The Blue Jays optioned Merryweather to Triple-A Buffalo on Wednesday.

Impact Since returning to the active roster Sept. 5 after a stint on the 60-day injured list due to an oblique strain, Merryweather turned in a 7.56 ERA and 1.44 WHIP in 8.1 innings across his six appearances. The brunt of the damage came in Tuesday's 18-11 win in Philadelphia, where he recorded just two outs while surrendering five earned runs. The Blue Jays called up Foster Griffin from Triple-A to replace Merryweather in the bullpen.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Springer homers, Jays beat Rays 7-2 for doubleheader split

Pinch-hitter Whit Merrifield drove in two runs with a seventh-inning double, George Springer added a two-run homer and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Tampa Bay Rays 7-2 to gain a d...

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bichette 3 HRs in 2nd game, Blue Jays sweep DH from Orioles

Bo Bichette hit a career-high three home runs in the second game of a doubleheader, and the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Baltimore Orioles 8-4 to complete a sweep

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Blue Jays take win streak into matchup with the Orioles

The Toronto Blue Jays will look to keep a three-game win streak intact when they play the Baltimore Orioles

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pirates host Toronto Blue Jays, look to break home skid

The Pittsburgh Pirates are looking to break their six-game home slide with a win over the Toronto Blue Jays

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pirates host the Blue Jays on home losing streak

The Pittsburgh Pirates take on the Toronto Blue Jays looking to break a five-game home slide

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cubs take road slide into matchup against the Blue Jays

The Chicago Cubs will look to stop their four-game road losing streak in a matchup with the Toronto Blue Jays

AUGUST 31, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cubs bring 3-game losing streak into matchup against the Blue Jays

The Chicago Cubs enter the matchup with the Toronto Blue Jays after losing three games in a row

AUGUST 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Blue Jays begin 3-game series at home against the Cubs

The Toronto Blue Jays host the Chicago Cubs to begin a three-game series

AUGUST 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Angels aim to sweep series against the Blue Jays

The Los Angeles Angels and the Toronto Blue Jays play in the last game of a three-game series

AUGUST 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Angels face the Blue Jays looking to stop road slide

The Los Angeles Angels hit the road against the Toronto Blue Jays looking to break a six-game road slide

AUGUST 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Red Sox look to stop 3-game slide, take on the Blue Jays

The Boston Red Sox look to stop their three-game skid when they take on the Toronto Blue Jays

AUGUST 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Blue Jays meet the Red Sox with 1-0 series lead

The Toronto Blue Jays play the Boston Red Sox with a 1-0 series lead

AUGUST 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Red Sox host the Blue Jays in first of 3-game series

The Boston Red Sox start a three-game series at home against the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday

AUGUST 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS