Who did Whit Merrifield get traded for?

Who did Whit Merrifield get traded for?

In a buzzer-beater at the 5 p.m. CT Trade Deadline, Kansas City dealt Merrifield to the Blue Jays for two prospects: Second baseman/outfielder Samad Taylor (Toronto’s No. 16 prospect at the time of the deal and now ranked No. 23 in Kansas City’s system) and right-hander Max Castillo (slotting in as K.C’s No.

Why did KC trade Whit Merrifield?

Merrifield was traded on Tuesday to the Blue Jays. The assumption is Merrifield would get the vaccine that would allow him to enter Canada.

Has Whit Merrifield pitched?

Watch as Toronto Blue Jays utility man Whit Merrifield adds one more position to his resume as he is sent to the mound for the first time in his big league career in the ninth inning with the Blue Jays trailing by 10 to the Los Angeles Angels.

What is Whit Merrifield contract?

Whit Merrifield signed a 4 year / $16,250,000 contract with the Kansas City Royals, including $16,250,000 guaranteed, and an annual average salary of $4,062,500. In 2023, Merrifield will earn a base salary of $2,750,000 and a incentive bonus of $4,000,000, while carrying a total salary of $6,750,000.