Three-time All-Star released by Phillies
Merrifield is hitting for just a .199 batting average on the year.
Merrifield is hitting for just a .199 batting average on the year.
A two-bounce home run is certainly odd.
"I’m excited to be a Blue Jay, excited to get to Toronto and play at the Rogers Centre as my home."
When asked about his decision to remain unvaccinated last month, Merrifield said "Something happens and I happen to get on a team that has a chance to go play in Canada in the postseason, maybe that changes." He's now been traded to the Toronto Blue Jays.
"I’m sorry that I poorly articulated the point I was trying to make."
"Something happens and I happen to get on a team that has a chance to go play in Canada in the postseason, maybe that changes. But as we sit here right now, I’m comfortable in my decision."