Julian Merryweather

Julian Merryweather is starting a rehab assignment on Tuesday.

Fantasy Impact

Merryweather has been shut down since spring training with a Grade 1 left hamstring strain. He'll likely require a lengthy rehab assignment.

Twins right-hander Julian Merryweather (hamstring) threw a bullpen session on Wednesday and plans to throw another session on Friday.

Fantasy Impact

It seems Merryweather's first bullpen went well enough for him to throw again two days later. The 34-year-old has had difficulty staying healthy, making more than 26 appearances only once in his career (69 in 2023). He owns a career 4.72 ERA in 152 big league appearances.

Merryweather (hamstring) joined Minnesota as a non-roster invitee. Head trainer Nick Paparesta said Merryweather has been diagnosed with a Grade 1 left hamstring strain.

Fantasy Impact

The recovery timeline is projected at three to four weeks before Merryweather can appear in games. He could return to full baseball activities in approximately two weeks. The Twins' Grapefruit League schedule will conclude before Merryweather is cleared to pitch again.

The Minnesota Twins signed Julian Merryweather to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training on Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact

After a strong 2023 season with the Chicago Cubs, during which he posted a 3.38 ERA and 1.31 WHIP across 72 innings, Merryweather struggled in 2024 and 2025 with ERAs north of 5.50. He’ll look to put together a strong spring in hopes of earning a spot in the Minnesota Twins’ bullpen for opening day.

The Brewers have signed right-hander Julian Merryweather to a minor-league contract.

Fantasy Impact

The Triple-A Nashville Sounds announced that Merryweather has inked a minors deal and has been added to their active roster. The 33-year-old posted a 5.79 ERA in 21 outings for the Cubs last season but also had a career-best 3.38 ERA while appearing in a hefty 69 games for the Cubs in the 2023 campaign.