Whit Merrifield
2B,LF - Philadelphia Phillies
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Phillies utility player Whit Merrifield is in the starting lineup Monday versus the Rockies.
Fantasy Impact
Merrifield will get a rare start at third base to spell Alec Bohm on Monday. The veteran is hitting just .120 with one stolen base across the first 27 plate appearances of his Phillies tenure.
Whit Merrifield will likely platoon with Brandon Marsh for the Phillies this season.
Fantasy Impact
With the Phillies facing Spencer Strider on Friday, Merrifield will sit in favor of the left-handed Brandon Marsh. Merrifield should be in the starting lineup on both Saturday and Sunday with Philadelphia facing lefties Max Fried and Chris Sale.
Whit Merrifield and Phillies in agreement on 1-year, $8 million contract.
Fantasy Impact
Merrifield figures to fill a utility role for Philadelphia in the infield and outfield. He spent the last two seasons with the Blue Jays, hitting .272 with 11 home runs last year.
The Red Sox have reportedly expressed interest in free agent Whit Merrifield.
Fantasy Impact
Merrifield is coming off a season in which he hit .272, with 11 home runs, 67 RBI, and 26 stolen bases last season. Merrifield stated that he is most comfortable playing second base, but understands that there is value in his ability to play multiple positions. The veteran would be a solid fit on the Red Sox roster.
Free agent INF/OF Whit Merrifield stated that he feels most comfortable playing second base.
Fantasy Impact
Merrifield also understands that there is value in his ability to play multiple positions. Any team that is looking to sign Merrifield will likely look for the veteran to be open to play multiple positions.
