Whit Merrifield
2B,LF - Philadelphia Phillies
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Eligibility
Whit Merrifield is not in the Phillies lineup on Wednesday against Toronto.
Fantasy Impact
Merrifield collected one hit in Tuesday's win over the Blue Jays. Brandon Marsh moves over to left field in his absence.
Whit Merrifield went 1-for-4 with an RBI and a stolen base in the Phillies' 6-1 win over the Giants.
Fantasy Impact
Merrifield's performance this season has been underwhelming, with a batting average of just .250 and modest contributions across the board. His stolen base in this game, however, highlights one of the few areas where he can still impact fantasy leagues, particularly those that value speed. With only 4 stolen bases this season, his pace is not eye-catching, but he remains a potential low-end fantasy option in deeper leagues or formats that heavily reward steals.
Whit Merrifield went 1-for-2 with a home run and an RBI in the Phillies' dominant 14-3 victory over the Giants.
Fantasy Impact
His performance included a walk and a strikeout, contributing to the team's offensive explosion. Despite a slow start to the season with a .229 batting average and modest power numbers, Merrifield's latest homer could hint at a potential uptick in his production. Fantasy managers should keep an eye on his performance, as increased power could make him a more valuable asset, especially if he starts to combine it with his ability to steal bases. However, his low BABIP suggests some bad luck at the plate, which might improve as the season progresses.
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.
