One of the newest members of the Toronto Blue Jays cleared up concerns over his vaccination status on Thursday, as Whit Merrifield told reporters he has been vaccinated against COVID-19. Merrifield will be able to travel north of the border when the team concludes its road trip and returns home on Aug. 12.
“I’ll be in Toronto when the team goes there.”
Whit Merrifield confirms he has been vaccinated and will be eligible to play home games in Toronto#BlueJays #NextLevel pic.twitter.com/QjTOZA0SYpToronto acquired Merrifield from the Kansas City Royals right at the buzzer of Tuesday's MLB trade deadline in exchange for prospects Samad Taylor and Max Castillo.