"The Twins are bringing in reliever Julian Merryweather on a minor league contract, reports Dan Hayes of The Athletic. The client of Warner Sports Management will be in camp as a non-roster invitee. Minnesota also agreed to a minor league deal with Liam Hendriks this evening. Merryweather made 21 appearances for the Cubs last season. He was hit hard, surrendering 13 runs (12 earned) across 18 2/3 innings. Merryweather struck out 15 while issuing 11 walks. Chicago released him at the end of May."
"The 34-year-old righty has pitched parts of six MLB seasons between the Blue Jays and Cubs. He had one above-average season, firing 72 frames of 3.38 ERA ball in 2023. The past two years have been a struggle, and he holds a 4.72 mark over 158 1/3 career innings. Merryweather has a 96 mph fastball with a good slider but has never had strong command. He's also battled various injuries, including 2018 Tommy John surgery and oblique/abdominal issues in 2020 and '22, respectively."
Minnesota signed Julian Merryweather to a minor-league contract and invited him to big-league camp as a non-roster player while also agreeing to a minor-league deal with Liam Hendriks. Merryweather made 21 appearances for the Cubs last season, allowing 13 runs (12 earned) in 18 2/3 innings with 15 strikeouts and 11 walks before being released in May. He finished the year on minor-league deals with the Mets and Brewers and posted a 5.87 ERA in 23 Triple-A innings. The 34-year-old has six MLB seasons of experience, a 4.72 career ERA, a 96 mph fastball and a quality slider, persistent command issues, and an injury history including Tommy John surgery and oblique/abdominal problems. Minnesota's bullpen has multiple non-roster opportunities, increasing Merryweather's chance to win a job.
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