While a concrete timetable for his return remains unclear, he'll now be sidelined at least until the end of May.Merritt opened the campaign on the 10-day disabled list after a left knee issue suffered during the offseason delayed him in spring training, but the shoulder injury now looks to be the greater concern.
Look for him to begin the season at Triple-A Durham.Merritt pitched in only 15 games for Triple-A Columbus in 2018 as he dealt with a shoulder issue, and was jettisoned off the Indians' 40-man roster in July at the conclusion of his rehab assignment due to a worrying drop in velocity. Ryan Merritt Stats, Fantasy & News News. Merritt has been sidelined all season and was recently shut down from throwing due to shoulder inflammation. His 7:4 K:BB limits his fantasy value, however, and it's fair to wonder just how long he can keep it up before major-league hitters finally figure him out. Josh Tomlin (hamstring) is expected to slot back into the rotation next week, so Merritt's time in the rotation could be limited to one start. Return to Top; MLB Players. In this section Probable ... Named an organizational all-star by MILB.com. Posts about Ryan Merritt written by Paul Francis Sullivan and chuckbooth3023
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Full Site Menu. With Josh Tomlin (hamstring) set to come off the DL at the end of the month, however, Merritt will likely settle into a long-relief role over the final weeks of the season.Merritt will make a spot start following Danny Salazar's placement on the DL due to an elbow injury. Francona did not provide a timetable so an expect an update on Merritt's status once he's able to resume throwing.Merritt was viewed as a long shot entering camp, and perhaps he still is, but Danny Salazar's shoulder injury has improved his odds. That impeccable control was reason enough for the Rays to bring Merritt aboard this winter on a minor-league deal, but he never had much hope of securing an Opening Day role with the big club.