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Blue Jays’ Julian Merryweather: Throws two simulated innings
Julian Merryweather (back) threw 34 pitches over two simulated innings Sunday, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.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.
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Blue Jays’ Julian Merryweather: Simulated game on tap
Julian Merryweather (back) is scheduled to throw a two-inning simulated game Sunday, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.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.
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Blue Jays’ Julian Merryweather: Should make spring debut soon
Toronto Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins said Tuesday that Julian Merryweather (back) should be ready to make his Grapefruit League debut soon, Kaitlyn McGrath of The Athletic reports.Atkins also added that he envisions Merryweather filling a hybrid bullpen role, serving both 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.
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Blue Jays’ Julian Merryweather: Dealing with tight back
The Toronto Blue Jays announced Tuesday that Julian Merryweather is dealing with lower-back tightness and is considered day-to-day, Hazel Mae of Sportsnet reports.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.
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Blue Jays’ Julian Merryweather: Viewed as starter
Julian Merryweather is seen as a starter by the Toronto Blue Jays, Scott Mitchell of TSN.ca reports.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.
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Blue Jays’ Julian Merryweather: Won’t return for Wild Card Round
Julian Merryweather (elbow) did not make the Toronto Blue Jays’ wild-card roster.Merryweather missed the end of the regular season with right elbow tendinitis. While he resumed playing catch within the past week, he’s evidently not expected to be ready for game action any time in the next three days.
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Blue Jays’ Julian Merryweather: Plays catch
Julian Merryweather (elbow) played catch Wednesday, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.Merryweather can’t return before the end of the regular season, as he was placed on the injured list Monday, backdated to Friday. He could pitch in the playoffs, however, and the fact that he’s already throwing again suggests he has a chance to do so.
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Blue Jays’ Julian Merryweather: Out with elbow injury
Julian Merryweather landed on the 10-day injured list with right elbow tendinitis Monday.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.
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Blue Jays’ Julian Merryweather: Opening Thursday
Julian Merryweather will serve as the opener Thursday against the Yankees, Hazel Mae of Sportsnet reports.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.
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Blue Jays’ Julian Merryweather: Opens with two scoreless frames
Julian 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.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.
