The Toronto Blue Jays new shortstop confirmed Thursday that he is vaccinated. Merrifield, 32, was acquired by the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday. He was one of 10 Royals players unable to enter Canada last month because of his vaccination status.
Whit Merrifield: “I’ve been aware for a couple of weeks that this might be a possibility. I’ll be in Toronto when the team is there.” #BlueJays — Keegan Matheson (@KeeganMatheson) August 4, “I’ve known for a couple of weeks that this might be a possibility,” Merrifield told reporters ahead of the team’s first game against the Minnesota Twins in Minneapolis. “I’ll be in Toronto when the team is there.” The Blue Jays’ next home date is August 12 against the Cleveland Guardians. Merrifield is set to make his Blue Jays debut Thursday night, playing center field and batting eighth. Merrifield will wear the No1 shirt.
