Ryan Merritt Stats
- Height / Weight
- 6' 0" / 180 lbs.
- Date of Birth (Age)
- 2/21/1992 (32)
- Experience
- 2
Ryan Merritt Season Stats
Last 10 Games
Ryan Merritt News
Cleveland Indians left-handed pitcher Ryan Merritt is dealing with several injuries, including issues with his knee and his shoulder. Merritt started the season on the disabled list due to his surgically-repaired knee, but recently added shoulder inflammation to his injury list. He'll be totally shut down from throwing for three-to-five days, then will be re-evaluated. He'll be an option in the rotation once he's healthy, but that might take a bit longer than originally expected.
Cleveland Indians left handed pitcher Ryan Merritt will start the 2018 season on the disabled list with a tired shoulder. Manager Terry Francona said the issue came from an earlier knee injury that Merritt suffered in the offseason. Merritt is out of options, so he would have had to pass through waivers if he wasn't going to be on the 25-man Opening Day roster, so this DL stint will give them more time to evaluate what to do with the lefty.
Cleveland Indians pitcher Ryan Merritt is on the roster bubble this spring and might have a hard time cracking the 25-man roster coming out of Spring Training. Merritt is out of options, which may complicate things, as Cleveland would risk losing him without any compensation if they choose not to carry him on the Opening Day roster. Merritt has shown flashes of promise at the big league level, but barring any injuries, Cleveland has a full rotation and bullpen. Merritt seems to have long odds to be wearing a Tribe uniform in 2018 once Spring Training ends.