Merryweather allowed a hit and a walk in a scoreless inning versus Tampa Bay on Wednesday. He did not factor in the decision.
This was the 29-year-old's first turn as an opener this season. Merryweather allowed a single to Randy Arozarena and walked Ji-Man Choi before getting the final two outs of the frame. Through 8.1 innings, Merryweather owns a 4.32 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 7:4 K:BB. He's added two saves and a hold in nine appearances this year after missing most of the season due to an oblique injury.