Julian Merryweather

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• Mets' Julian Merryweather: Latches on with Mets

  Rotowire Jun 7, 2025

  Merryweather signed a minor-league deal with the Mets on Saturday, Laura Albanese of Newsday reports. Merryweather was let go by the Cubs on May 30 and will now have a new opportunity. He struggled across 21 games in Chicago this year, logging a 5.79 ERA and 1.82 WHIP, but he could find his way into the Mets' bullpen.

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• Julian Merryweather: Released by Cubs

  Rotowire May 31, 2025

  The Cubs released Merryweather on Friday. Merryweather was DFA'd by Chicago on Saturday, and after passing through waivers unclaimed, the 33-year-old will now have to look elsewhere for his next opportunity. He owns a 5.79 ERA and 1.82 WHIP through 18.2 big-league innings this year, so he'll likely have better luck signing with another organization if he settles for a minor-league contract.

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• Cubs' Julian Merryweather: Pushed off 40-man

  Rotowire May 24, 2025

  The Cubs designated Merryweather for assignment Saturday, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports. Merryweather gave up two earned runs in just two-thirds of an inning in Friday's contest, and he'll now lose his spot on the 26-man and 40-man rosters in favor of Brooks Kriske. Merryweather, 33, owns a 5.79 ERA and 1.82 WHIP across 18.2 innings this season.

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• Cubs' Julian Merryweather: Takes first loss

  Rotowire Apr 28, 2025

  Merryweather (0-1) gave up two runs (one earned) while retiring two batters to take the loss Sunday against the Phillies. He allowed one hit and three walks. Merryweather's control eluded him as he took his first loss of the season in the 3-1, 10-inning defeat. Despite the hiccup, the righty has mostly pitched well for the Cubs, registering a 2.45 ERA and 10 strikeouts across 11 frames. Merryweather struggled with injuries last year as he posted a disappointing 6.60 ERA in 15 innings of work, but he looks healthier and more effective in 2025. His control remains a concern, however, as he now has a 4.9 BB/9, which could lead to some rough outings down the road.

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• Cubs' Julian Merryweather: Makes spring debut Saturday

  Rotowire Feb 23, 2025

  Merryweather (knee) pitched a scoreless inning of relief in Saturday's Cactus League game against the White Sox. He allowed a hit and a walk. Merryweather missed the majority of last season due to rib and knee injuries and ended up making only 15 appearances for the Cubs, with his last one coming on Aug. 25. While he likely won't be in the mix for saves in 2025 with Ryan Pressly and Porter Hodge around, it's encouraging just to see Merryweather back on the mound. He figures to work in middle relief and likely won't have a ton of fantasy appeal in most formats.

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• Cubs' Julian Merryweather: Avoids arbitration

  Rotowire Nov 22, 2024

  Merryweather (knee) agreed to a one-year, $1.225 million contract with the Cubs on Friday to avoid arbitration, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports. Merryweather missed the majority of last season due to rib and knee injuries. He wasn't very effective when healthy, logging a 6.60 ERA and 1.80 WHIP in 15 innings. He'll officially stick around for another year in Chicago, though there is still no word on if he'll be ready for spring training after undergoing surgery on his right knee in late September.

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• Cubs' Julian Merryweather: Shifted to 60-day injured list

  Rotowire Sep 30, 2024

  The Cubs transferred Merryweather (knee) to the 60-day injured list Sunday. The transaction clears a spot on the 40-man roster. Merryweather underwent right knee surgery earlier this month to address tendinitis.

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• Cubs' Julian Merryweather: Surgery scheduled

  Rotowire Sep 19, 2024

  Merryweather will undergo surgery on his right knee Friday, Mike McGraw of the Chicago Daily Herald reports. Merryweather has been on a rehab assignment at Triple-A Iowa since last Friday, during which he's thrown two scoreless innings while striking out three batters and walking one. However, his attempt at a return this season will be put to an abrupt end, as he's elected to undergo surgery to address the tendinitis in his knee. A recovery timeline will likely emerge after the 32-year-old goes under the knife.

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• Cubs' Julian Merryweather: Rehabbing at Triple-A

  Rotowire Sep 18, 2024

  Merryweather (knee) made his second rehab appearance at Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday, striking out one and giving up no hits and one walk over a scoreless inning. Merryweather was placed on the 15-day injured list Aug. 27 with right knee tendinitis but was cleared to begin a rehab assignment last weekend. Assuming he checked out fine coming out of his second outing Tuesday, Merryweather could rejoin the Chicago bullpen for the team's four-game series with the Nationals that begins Thursday.

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• Cubs' Julian Merryweather: Out with knee injury

  Rotowire Aug 27, 2024

  The Cubs placed Merryweather on the 15-day injured list Tuesday due to right knee tendinitis, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports. It's unclear when the injury first surfaced, but Merryweather surrendered four runs over one inning during his last appearance Sunday in Miami. The right-hander is without a clear timeline for his return but will be eligible to rejoin the active roster during the second week of September.

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• Cubs' Julian Merryweather: Takes first 2024 loss

  Rotowire Aug 12, 2024

  Merryweather (1-1) allowed one run on three hits and a walk over an inning of relief to take the loss Monday against the Guardians. He struck out one. Merryweather worked a quick seventh inning but he couldn't keep things going in the eighth, when he allowed three straight hits to start the frame, with the final one bringing in the go-ahead run before he got the hook. The righty missed most of this season with a rib stress fracture, as this was just his 10th appearance of the year. Merryweather was much more heavily used in 2023, when he posted a 3.38 ERA and 98 strikeouts across 72 innings out of the bullpen. If the 32-year-old is healthy heading into next season, he should be able to secure a middle-relief role again for the Cubs or another team based on his ability to miss bats.

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• Cubs' Julian Merryweather: Returns from 60-day IL

  Rotowire Jul 22, 2024

  The Cubs activated Merryweather (ribs) from the 60-day injured list Monday. Merryweather has missed most of this season with a rib stress fracture but is ready to go after allowing one run with a 5:0 K:BB over 4.2 innings during his rehab assignment. The hard-throwing right-hander should handle high-leverage spots for the Cubs, though he might be eased back into such situations.

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• Cubs' Julian Merryweather: Expected back within week

  Rotowire Jul 19, 2024

  Cubs manager Craig Counsell said Friday that Merryweather (ribs) is on track to return by next weekend "at the latest," Patrick Mooney of The Athletic reports. Merryweather has allowed one run with a 3:0 K:BB over three innings on his rehab assignment and will make a fourth appearance Friday, this one with Triple-A Iowa. He's been out since early April with a rib stress fracture but should quickly rejoin Chicago's high-leverage crew once activated.

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• Cubs' Julian Merryweather: Rehab stint continues Friday

  Rotowire Jul 12, 2024

  Merryweather (ribs) is scheduled to pitch for Triple-A Iowa on Friday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports. Merryweather fanned two across a perfect inning in his first rehab appearance Tuesday. The 32-year-old should rejoin the big-league bullpen on the other side of the All-Star break.

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• Cubs' Julian Merryweather: Starting rehab assignment

  Rotowire Jul 9, 2024

  Merryweather (ribs) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports. It will be his first game action in three months, as Merryweather has been shelved with a rib stress fracture. Given his lengthy absence, the reliever will need a handful of rehab appearances before the Cubs are ready to activate him.

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• Cubs' Julian Merryweather: Set to begin rehab assignment

  Rotowire Jul 6, 2024

  Merryweather (ribs) threw a live batting practice Saturday, and manager Craig Counsell said the 32-year-old right-hander will be out on rehab assignment with High-A South Bend next week, Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic reports. Merryweather landed on the injured list April 7 with a right shoulder strain, and he was later transferred to the 60-day IL after additional testing revealed a rib stress fracture in his right back. He's been slowly working his way through baseball activities, and he'll likely need multiple rehab outings as he looks to return to the big club after the All-Star break.

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• Cubs' Julian Merryweather: Throws bullpen session

  Rotowire Jun 15, 2024

  Merryweather (ribs) threw a 26-pitch bullpen session Friday, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports. Merryweather has been on the shelf since early April due to a rib stress fracture and has finally progressed to mound work. While he's moving in the right direction, the reliever would seem to still be several weeks away from a potential return.

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• Cubs' Julian Merryweather: Out through All-Star break

  Rotowire Jun 1, 2024

  Manager Craig Counsell said Saturday that Merryweather (ribs) will not return until after the All-Star break, Tony Andracki of Marquee Sports Network reports. Merryweather has been on the IL since early April due to a rib stress fracture in his back. He's only a couple weeks into his throwing program, but the Cubs have already determined that it will take at least another month-and-a-half to get the 32-year-old reliever ready for game action. As Merryweather continues to check off boxes in his rehab process, a more exact return date should emerge.

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• Cubs' Julian Merryweather: Nearing throwing program

  Rotowire May 17, 2024

  Merryweather (ribs/back) could start a throwing program Monday, Mike McGraw of the Chicago Daily Herald reports. The right-hander has been shut down since he suffered a rib stress fracture in his back in early April but is now ready to begin a throwing program. Merryweather will be eligible to return from the 60-day IL in early June but will likely require more time before being reinstated.

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• Cubs' Julian Merryweather: Goes to 60-day IL

  Rotowire Apr 17, 2024

  The Cubs transferred Merryweather (ribs/back) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Wednesday, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports. As a result of the move to the 60-day injured list, Merryweather won't be eligible to rejoin the Chicago bullpen until at least early June. The Cubs selected the contract of right-hander Colten Brewer from Triple-A Iowa to replace Merryweather on the 40-man roster. After being diagnosed last week with a stress fracture in his ribs and on the right side of his back, Merryweather isn't expected to resume throwing again for another three weeks.

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