Blue Jays INF/OF Whit Merrifield gets vaccinated, will play in upcoming homestand

Earlier this week, the Toronto Blue Jays acquired infielder/outfielder Whit Merrifield from the Kansas City Royals in exchange for right-handed pitcher Max Castillo and minor leaguer Samad Taylor.

While the Blue Jays were adding a two-time All-Star, there was a cloud of uncertainty surrounding Merrifield's availability to the team due to his vaccination status. Canada requires vaccination to enter the country, forcing Merrifield to choose between getting vaccinated or missing games played in Toronto.

When the Royals visited the Blue Jays in July, Merrifield was one of ten Kansas City players not to make the trip up north. The 32-year-old hadn't received the vaccine at the time because he "didn't think the risk was worth it." 

Now, just a few weeks later, Merrifield has had a change of heart.