Merryweather struck out three over a perfect inning to earn the save against the Yankees on Thursday.
Merryweather entered in the bottom of the 10th inning on Opening Day after the Blue Jays took a one-run lead in the top of the frame. The right-hander needed just 11 pitches to strike out the side and pick up his first major-league save. Nonetheless, Jordan Romano pitched the ninth and should serve as the primary closer for the Blue Jays this season.