Castro has go-ahead hit, Tigers beat Blue Jays 4-1 in 10
Pinch-hitter Harold Castro singled home the go-ahead run in the 10th inning and the Detroit Tigers beat the Toronto Blue Jays 4-1AUGUST 21, 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
Suffers setback Manager Charlie Montoyo said Friday that Merryweather (oblique) suffered a setback following his rehab outing with Low-A Dunedin on Wednesday, Scott Mitchell of TSN.ca reports.
Impact Per Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca, the club is labeling the setback as "general soreness," though the extent of the issue remains unclear. Merryweather's next rehab outing was previously scheduled for Saturday, but now the club is unsure when he'll next take the mound. Unless the right-hander is able to progress well enough to make an appearance in the next couple days, it seems likely that his eventual activation from the 10-day injured list will be pushed back to early September.
AUGUST 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Rehab assignment on tap Merryweather (oblique) will begin a rehab assignment at Low-A Dunedin on Wednesday, Scott Mitchell of TSN.ca reports.
Impact Merryweather has been on the injured list since April 14 and has experienced several setbacks in his recovery process, but the start of his rehab assignment indicates that he's nearing his return to Toronto's bullpen. The right-hander will throw one inning during his first rehab appearance and will likely require several minor-league appearances following his lengthy absence.
AUGUST 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Gray expected to start for Washington against Toronto
The Nationals will send Josiah Gray to the mound Wednesday and the Blue Jays will give Jose Berrios the startAUGUST 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Fedde scheduled to start as Washington hosts Toronto
The Blue Jays will start Alek Manoah on Tuesday while the Nationals are expected to counter with Erick FeddeAUGUST 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Matz expected to start for the Blue Jays against Mariners
The Mariners will send Logan Gilbert to the mound Sunday and the Blue Jays will give Steven Matz the startAUGUST 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Flexen expected to start for Seattle against Toronto
The Blue Jays will start Robbie Ray on Friday and the Mariners are expected to counter with Chris FlexenAUGUST 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Berrios scheduled to start for Blue Jays at Angels
The Angels will send Shohei Ohtani to the mound Thursday and the Blue Jays plan to give Jose Berrios the startAUGUST 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Could face hitters soon Merryweather (oblique) said Monday that he's completed multiple bullpen sessions and is close to facing live hitters in batting practice, Scott Mitchell of TSN.ca reports.
Impact Initially placed on the injured list April 14 with a left oblique strain, Merryweather has experienced multiple setbacks in his recovery that have pushed back his potential return date far longer than the Blue Jays anticipated. Though he had been part of the Blue Jays' closer mix prior to getting hurt, Merryweather's lengthy stint on the IL means that he may have to prove himself in a lower-leverage role upon returning before being trusted in bigger spots. Until Toronto figures out where Merryweather fits into their bullpen, he'll first have to steer clear of any further setbacks while facing hitters and eventually heading out on a minor-league rehab assignment. He doesn't appear likely to be activated until late August or September.
AUGUST 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Ryu expected to start for the Blue Jays against the Red Sox
The Blue Jays are expected to send Hyun Jin Ryu to the mound Sunday and the Red Sox plan to give Garrett Richards the startAUGUST 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ray scheduled to start for Toronto against Boston
The Blue Jays will roll out Robbie Ray to the mound Saturday and the Red Sox plan to give Nick Pivetta the startAUGUST 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Manoah scheduled to start as Toronto hosts Boston
The Blue Jays will send Alek Manoah to the mound Friday and the Red Sox plan to give Nathan Eovaldi the startAUGUST 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Stripling scheduled to start for Toronto against Cleveland
The Blue Jays will send Ross Stripling to the mound Thursday and the Indians will give Triston McKenzie the startAUGUST 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Matz expected to start as Toronto hosts Cleveland
The Blue Jays will send Steven Matz to the mound Wednesday and the Indians will give J.CAUGUST 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ryu expected to start for the Blue Jays against the Indians
The Blue Jays are expected to send Hyun Jin Ryu to the mound Tuesday and the Indians will give Zach Plesac the startAUGUST 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ray expected to start as Toronto hosts Cleveland
The Indians will start Eli Morgan on Monday and the Blue Jays are expected to counter with Robbie RayAUGUST 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kansas City Royals to visit the Toronto Blue Jays
The Royals will start Brad Keller on Sunday while the Blue Jays have yet to decide who will get the startAUGUST 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Manoah scheduled to start for Toronto against Kansas City
The Royals will start Mike Minor on Saturday while the Blue Jays are expected to counter with Alek ManoahJULY 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lynch, Royals to take on Stripling, Blue Jays
The Royals will start Daniel Lynch on Friday while the Blue Jays are expected to counter with Ross StriplingJULY 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ryu scheduled to start for Blue Jays at Red Sox
The Red Sox are expected to send Eduardo Rodriguez to the mound Thursday and the Blue Jays plan to give Hyun Jin Ryu the startJULY 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Houck, Red Sox top Blue Jays 4-1, split doubleheader
Rookie starter Tanner Houck struck out seven over four innings and the Boston Red Sox beat the Toronto Blue Jays 4-1 to a split a doubleheaderJULY 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
'Not close' to return Blue Jays manager Charlie Montoyo said Wednesday that Merryweather's (oblique) return from the 60-day injured list isn't imminent, Mitch Bannon of SI.com reports. "It's ups and dow...
Impact After collecting two saves in the first week of the season and appearing to be in the driver's seat for closing duties with Toronto, Merryweather sustained a severe left oblique strain in mid-April and has been sidelined ever since. Toronto was initially optimistic Merryweather would be back by late June, but he experienced a setback in his recovery that has delayed his target return date. With Merryweather still limited to playing catch at this stage of his recovery, he's realistically at least two more weeks away from pitching for Toronto, in a best-case scenario.
JULY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Houck expected to start for Boston against Toronto
The Blue Jays will start Steven Matz on Wednesday while the Red Sox are expected to counter with Tanner HouckJULY 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ray expected to start for the Blue Jays against Red Sox
The Blue Jays will start Robbie Ray on Tuesday while the Red Sox are expected to counter with Garrett RichardsJULY 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Hatch scheduled to start for Blue Jays at Red Sox
The Red Sox will roll out Nick Pivetta to the mound Monday and the Blue Jays plan to give Tom Hatch the startJULY 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
