Ryan Merritt

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4+13 shutout innings against Toronto, giving up two hits and striking out three. Merritt is one of only two pitchers in MLB history to have started just one game in the regular season before pitching in the postseason, the other being Matt Moore.

On July 13, 2018, Merritt was designated for assignment by the Indians. After clearing waivers, he cleared waivers and was outrighted to the minor leagues on July 21. He elected free agency following the season on November 2. [4]

Tampa Bay Rays

On November 14, 2018, Merritt signed a minor league deal with the Tampa Bay Rays. [5] He spent the 2019 season with the Durham Bulls, the Rays' AAA affiliate, and had a 7.04 ERA in 27 games. Merritt became a free agent following the 2019 season. [6]

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Ryan Merritt
Starting pitcher
Born: (1992-02-21) February 21, 1992 (age 32)
McKinney, Texas, U.S.
Batted: Left
Threw: Left
MLB debut
May 30, 2016, for the Cleveland Indians
Last MLB appearance
August 30, 2017, for the Cleveland Indians