Whit Merrifield Thursday’s announcement by the team was that he had received the COVID-19 vaccine, allowing him to play in Canada for the new team. Toronto Blue Jays.
Merrifield’s vaccination status was in doubt after his Tuesday trade. Kansas City Royals Blue Jays. Two-time All-Star, the two-time All-Star, was one of 10 Royals players who were not vaccinated last month. This prevented them from traveling to Toronto.
Merrifield was able to clarify his status when he met the media as a Blue Jays member for the first time on Thursday.
Merrifield said that she understood for several weeks that this was possible. “I’ll attend Toronto when the team is there.”
Merrifield, 33 years old, is currently hitting.240 in 95 games with 30 extra-base runs and 15 stolen bases. However, he has proven to be reliable. His 553-game Iron Man streak came to an abrupt halt last month due to a toe injury. He has led the league with hits twice and stolen bases three times. Last season, he had 42 doubles and led the league.
On Thursday, he will make his Blue Jays debut. He will bat eighth and play center field against the Minnesota Twins Minneapolis
Next Friday, the Blue Jays will return home for a six-game homestand.
John Schneider, Toronto manager said Merrifield will be playing almost every day in a variety position, most likely second base or center.
This report used information from The Associated Press.