WHIT MERRIFIELD NEWS

Phillies slugger Bryce Harper returns to lineup, goes 0 for 2 with a sacrifice fly

Slugger Bryce Harper returned to the Philadelphia Phillies' lineup Saturday against the New York Yankees and went 0 for 2 with a sacrifice fly after missing a week because of a sor...

MARCH 23, 2024 • Associated Press

Phillies' Whit Merrifield and Johan Rojas have solid day at plate against Marlins Merrifield and Rojas, who had gone hitless in his last four games, both went 2-for-3 in a tie on Saturday.

MARCH 16, 2024 • INQUIRER.COM

Whit Merrifield has done a lot in his career - except win. He chose the Phillies to try to change that. CLEARWATER, Fla. - A few weeks ago, Whit Merrifield met up with his friend Christian Walker. Merrifield and Walker, who is from Norristown,...

FEBRUARY 20, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

On the wisdom of the Whit Merrifield signing, and a familiar Phillies dilemma | Opinion I guess that’s a long-winded way of saying that Whit Merrifield makes perfect sense for the Phillies. At least, the idea of him does.

FEBRUARY 20, 2024 • PENNLIVE.COM

'I want to win now': Whit chose Phils for shot at World Series CLEARWATER, Fla. -- Whit Merrifield said he could have played every day in 2024. He said he had offers to play second base, but as Spring Tr...

FEBRUARY 19, 2024 • MLB.COM

Whit Merrifield and the Philadelphia Phillies finalize a $8 million, 1-year contract

Utility player Whit Merrifield and the Philadelphia Phillies have finalized an $8 million, one-year contract

FEBRUARY 19, 2024 • Associated Press

David Dahl and Austin Brice agree to minor league contracts with Philadelphia Phillies

Outfielder David Dahl and reliever Austin Brice agreed to minor league contracts with the Philadelphia Phillies and reported to big league spring training

FEBRUARY 18, 2024 • Associated Press

Sources: Phillies sign one-year deal with utility player Whit Merrifield CLEARWATER, Fla. - The Phillies signed utility player Whit Merrifield to a one-year deal worth $8 million guaranteed, sources confirmed to T...

FEBRUARY 17, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Phillies agree to 1-year deal with Whit Merrifield, AP sources say

The Philadelphia Phillies have reached a contract agreement with utility infielder Whit Merrifield, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press

FEBRUARY 16, 2024 • Associated Press

Phillies land Merrifield to boost depth: Thoughts on his role, contract, the roster Whit Merrifield has never been a part-time player but the Phillies are optimistic he could thrive in that role.

FEBRUARY 16, 2024 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Phillies, Whit Merrifield in agreement on 1-year deal Veteran second baseman and outfielder Whit Merrifield and the Philadelphia Phillies agreed to terms on a one-year, $8 million contract, mult...

FEBRUARY 16, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Phillies Sign Whit Merrifield to One-Year Contract, per Report The veteran spent last season with the Blue Jays.

FEBRUARY 16, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Whit Merrifield, Phillies agree to 1-year, $8 million deal The deal includes a club option for 2025.

FEBRUARY 16, 2024 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Former GM: Phils Should Pursue This FA The Philadelphia Phillies have a lot of offense already, but could Whit Merrifield give them quality depth?

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Merrifield and Blue Jays decline $18 million mutual option, allowing him to become free agent

Whit Merrifield and the Toronto Blue Jays both declined his $18 million mutual option for 2024, allowing the second baseman and outfielder to become a free agent

NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • Associated Press

Whit Merrifield is a free agent after he and the Blue Jays decline mutual option Whit Merrifield is no longer a Blue Ja...

NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • BLUEJAYSNATION.COM

Whit Merrifield is the only Blue Jay in the mix for a Silver Slugger Award The Toronto Blue Jays are well represented among the "finalists" for t...

NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • BLUEJAYSNATION.COM

Absent from Game 1 lineup Merrifield is not in the lineup for Tuesday's Wild Card Series opener against the Twins, Ben Wagner of Sportsnet Radio reports.

Impact Given his usage down the stretch of the regular season, it's not a surprise to see Merrifield begin this one on the bench. The Blue Jays are opting for Cavan Biggio at second base, Daulton Varsho in left field and Kevin Kiermaier in center.

OCTOBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Whit Merrifield's two-run single | 09/24/2023 Whit Merrifield hits a two-run single to center field to tie the game at 2 against the Rays in the top of the 2nd inning

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • MLB.COM

Whit Merrifield's RBI walk | 09/20/2023 The Official Site of Major League Baseball

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • MLB.COM

Added to lineup Wednesday Merrifield was added to the lineup for Wednesday's game at Yankee Stadium.

Impact Merrifield will play second base and bat sixth with Cavan Biggio shifting over to first base. Spencer Horwitz is now serving as the Blue Jays' designated hitter after Vladimir Guerrero (knee) was a late scratch.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Playing time trending down Merrifield is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Yankees.

Impact Wednesday's absence marks just three starts in Toronto's past nine games for Merrifield, as his .549 OPS since the start of August appears to have caught up to him. Daulton Varsho continues to work as the primary left fielder, while Cavan Biggio has a hot stick while seeing regular at-bats in a utility role.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out of Tuesday's lineup Merrifield is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Yankees, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.careports.

Impact Merrifield is 3-for-32 in his past nine games and finds himself on the bench for the third time in Toronto's last four contests. The veteran utility man and Daulton Varsho have been splitting time in left field of late, with both players have struggled in September with a sub-.700 OPS.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Taking seat Sunday Merrifield is out of the lineup Sunday against the Red Sox.

Impact Daulton Varsho, Kevin Kiermaier and Cavan Biggio will start across the outfield for the Blue Jays as Davis Schneider handles second base. Merrifield went 1-for-5 with a walk and an RBI in Toronto's win Saturday versus Boston.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Whit Merrifield has winning hit in 13th inning as Blue Jays rally past Red Sox 4-3 The Red Sox had a 2-0 lead in the sixth inning with the help of a dominant Chris Sale start, but couldn't hang on. Read more on Boston.com.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • BOSTON.COM