WHIT MERRIFIELD NEWS

Hernández, Guerrero homer as Blue Jays beat Twins 9-3

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit a three-run homer, Teoscar Hernández homered for the second straight day and the Toronto Blue Jays cruised to a 9-3 win over the Minnesota Twins

AUGUST 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Merrifield says he's vaccinated, ready to play for Blue Jays Whit Merrifield says he is vaccinated for COVID-19 and will be cleared to play for Toronto when the Blue Jays return to Canada.

AUGUST 4, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Merrifield says he's vaccinated, ready to play for Blue Jays

Whit Merrifield says he is vaccinated for COVID-19 and will be cleared to play for Toronto when the Blue Jays return to Canada

AUGUST 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

New Blue Jay Whit Merrifield has been vaccinated Newly acquired Toronto Blue Jays utility player Whit Merrifield is vaccinated, he said to reporters on Thursday in Minneapolis. Merrifield c...

AUGUST 4, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Gets vaccinated, making team debut Merrifield, who is batting eighth and starting in center field Thursday at Minnesota, told reporters he has been vaccinated and will be able to travel with the Blue Jays when the t...

Impact The 33-year-old will start in center field in his first game with the Blue Jays while George Springer (elbow) serves as the designated hitter, but the former should be expected to see most of his playing time at the keystone. Merrifield was unable to travel with the Royals for the four-game series in Toronto just before the All-Star break, but he's since been vaccinated and will be able to enter Canada when the team returns for a six-game homestand next Friday. He has a .240/.290/.352 slash line with six home runs, 42 RBI and 15 stolen bases through 95 games this season.

AUGUST 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Report: Whit Merrifield Says He's Vaccinated, Can Travel with Blue Jays to Toronto New Blue Jays INF/OF Whit Merrifield spoke to the Toronto media for the first time in Minnesota on Thursday.

AUGUST 4, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Joining new team Thursday Merrifield is expected to join the Blue Jays on Thursday for a series in Minneapolis, but his vaccination status and ability to enter Canada for the team's next homestand remains u...

Impact The former Royal missed a series in Toronto just before the All-Star break due to his inability to cross the border, but Merrifield made comments afterward suggesting he would get vaccinated if he were playing for a team in playoff contention. That's now the case after he was dealt to the Jays at the trade deadline, but it remains to be seen if he's changed his mind about getting vaccinated. Merrifield has a career-low .642 OPS through 95 games this season, but a move to a competitive team and having a more potent offense around him could spark his bat to life down the stretch.

AUGUST 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lance Lynn, Jose Abreu lift White Sox over Royals 4-1

Lance Lynn threw four-hit ball over six innings, Jose Abreu homered for the second consecutive game and Eloy Jiménez hit three singles as the Chicago White Sox beat the Kansas City...

AUGUST 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Whit Merrifield expected to join Blue Jays in Minnesota as vax question remains unanswered “We’re leaving that decision up to him.” How long the newly-acquired Merrifield is held out for Toronto’s home games depends entirely on his...

AUGUST 3, 2022 • THESTAR.COM

A closer look at Royals' return for Merrifield CHICAGO -- When the Royals faced right-hander Max Castillo on July 16 in Toronto, hitters commented on how well his changeup played, as it g...

AUGUST 3, 2022 • MLB.COM

Whit Merrifield vaccination status: When the newest member of Blue Jays can make debut in Toronto The newest member of the Blue Jays wasn't able to travel to Toronto earlier in the season.

AUGUST 3, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Not in Wednesday's lineup Merrifield isn't starting Wednesday against the Rays.

Impact Merrifield was traded from the Royals to the Blue Jays on Tuesday but won't make his team debut during Wednesday's series finale in Tampa Bay. Santiago Espinal is starting at the keystone and batting eighth.

AUGUST 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Royals trade Whit Merrifield and Cam Gallagher, focus on 2023 Royals GM J.J. Picollo: “There’s depth coming behind Whit that allows us the freedom to make moves moving forward."

AUGUST 3, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Jiménez drives in 4, Abreu homers, White Sox beat Royals 9-2

Eloy Jiménez had three hits and four RBIs, José Abreu homered and the Chicago White Sox pounded the Kansas City Royals 9-2

AUGUST 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ross Atkins talks Whit Merrifield | 08/03/2022 Ross Atkins discusses the Blue Jays acquiring Whit Merrifield from the Royals and Merrifield's experiences and versatility as a player

AUGUST 3, 2022 • MLB.COM

Gausman allows 1-hit over 8 innings, Blue Jays beat Rays 3-1

Kevin Gausman allowed one hit and struck out 10 over eight masterful innings and the Toronto Blue Jays opened a nine-game trip with a 3-1 win over the Tampa Bay Rays

AUGUST 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Trade deadline recap: Soto to Padres; Phillies, Twins add

Baseball’s trade deadline day was an action-packed affair — and no one had more fun than the Padres

AUGUST 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Royals send Whit Merrifield to Blue Jays for 2 players

The Royals sent Whit Merrifield to the Blue Jays just minutes before Tuesday’s trade deadline, even though the two-time All-Star was unvaccinated and had to miss Kansas City’s trip...

AUGUST 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Whit Merrifield trade details: Blue Jays acquire utility player from the Royals for minor leaguers Toronto added the utility man to provide an option off the bench and on the bases.

AUGUST 2, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Royals deal Merrifield to Jays for two Minor Leaguers (source) The Blue Jays have agreed to a trade with the Royals for utility player Whit Merrifield, a source told MLB.com's Mark Feinsand on Tuesday. T...

AUGUST 2, 2022 • MLB.COM

Report: Royals Trade Whit Merrifield to Blue Jays In his seventh season in Kansas City, Merrifield has officially been traded elsewhere.

AUGUST 2, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Blue Jays trade for Whit Merrifield from Royals (source) The Blue Jays have agreed to a trade with the Royals for utility player Whit Merrifield, a source told MLB.com's Mark Feinsand on Tuesday. T...

AUGUST 2, 2022 • MLB.COM

Traded to Toronto The Blue Jays acquired Merrifield from the Royals on Tuesday in exchange for right-hander Max Castillo and infielder Samad Taylor, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.

Impact Merrifield notably wasn't eligible to enter Canada for the Royals' series in Toronto shortly before the All-Star break, so the Blue Jays presumably signed off on the deal with the understanding that the 33-year-old will choose to get vaccinated. If that's the case, Merrifield should settle in as the Blue Jays' everyday second baseman, allowing Santiago Espinal and Cavan Biggio to handle utility roles. Merrifield's performance has dipped in 2022 compared to years past, but he's batting .266 since the beginning of May and has registered 15 stolen bases in 18 attempts this season.

AUGUST 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Goes yard Monday Merrifield went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Monday's 2-1 win over the White Sox.

Impact Merrifield's sixth-inning blast provided the Royals' margin of victory. It was his first long ball since July 8, though he knocked five doubles in 12 games between homers. The 33-year-old has maintained a .240/.290/.352 slash line with six homers, 42 RBI, 51 runs scored and 15 stolen bases through 95 contests. Merrifield continues to hit leadoff versus southpaws, but he's lost his spot atop the lineup against right-handed pitchers -- that belongs to MJ Melendez for now. Merrifield's instead hit second the last four times the Royals have faced a righty.

AUGUST 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Royals send 3B Rivera to Diamondbacks for RHP Weaver

The Kansas City Royals have traded third baseman Emmanuel Rivera to the Arizona Diamondbacks for right-hander Luke Weaver

AUGUST 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS