Merrifield (finger) is out of the lineup for the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader with the Reds.

EDGE Analysis

After signing a one-year deal with Atlanta on Monday, Merrifield suffered an injury to his right finger in pregame warmups later that day when he was struck by an errant groundball. Atlanta is viewing Merrifield as day-to-day, but it's unclear if he'll be available for either contest of the twin bill Wednesday.

Merrifield (finger) is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Reds.

EDGE Analysis

Merrifield was struck in the finger by a groundball while taking part in defensive drills before Monday's game, and although he was cleared of a fracture, his Atlanta debut will be pushed back. It's unclear if Merrifield will be available off the bench Tuesday.

Merrifield is considered day-to-day after he had a finger on his right hand struck by an errant groundball while he was taking part in defensive drills prior to Monday's game against the Reds, Gabe Burns of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

EDGE Analysis

Merrifield has been cleared of a fracture, but he may be dealing with some soreness or bruising to the digit. Atlanta will likely look to stay away from Merrifield on Monday before re-evaluating his status prior to Tuesday's contest. Merrifield signed a one-year deal with Atlanta on Monday and is expected to serve as a utility player once he moves past the finger issue.

Merrifield is being evaluated by Atlanta's medical staff for a finger injury after being struck in the right hand by a ball while warming up prior to Monday's game against the Reds, Kevin McAlpin of 680 The Fan Atlanta reports.

EDGE Analysis

Merrifield has yet to play for Atlanta after signing with the club earlier Monday and might already be banged up. The team should have more on the utility player's condition soon. Merrifield isn't in Atlanta's lineup for Monday's game but had been slated to be available off the bench.

Atlanta agreed to terms with Merrifield on a one-year contract Monday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Merrifield was cut loose by the Phillies prior to the All-Star break after managing just a .572 OPS in 174 plate appearances. He'll remain in the division and provide Atlanta with an option at second base in place of Ozzie Albies (wrist) -- who is expected to miss around eight weeks -- and in the outfield. The 35-year-old stole 11 bases while being caught just once during his time in Philadelphia, but he'll have to hit better in Atlanta than he did with the Phillies if he wants to play regularly.

The Phillies released Merrifield on Friday, Corey Seidman of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

EDGE Analysis

Merrifield signed a one-year, $8 million contract with Philadelphia in February that included a team option in 2025. However, after posting a .572 OPS in 174 plate appearances, Merrifield was released. The veteran utility player should garner significant interest on the open market.

Merrifield is out of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Atlanta.

EDGE Analysis

Merrifield went 1-for-5 with two stolen bases in Friday's 8-6 win, and over his last 12 games he's gone 5-for-28. Alec Marsh, Johan Rojas and Nick Castellanos will be in the outfield for the Phillies for Saturday's contest.

Merrifield is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Cubs.

EDGE Analysis

Merrifield has gone 4-for-23 over his past 11 contests and will hit the bench for Thursday's series finale in Chicago. Brandon March, Johan Rojas and David Dahl will start from left to right in the outfield.

Merrifield went 1-for-4 with one RBI and one stolen base in Wednesday's 5-3 win over the Cubs.

EDGE Analysis

Merrifield has two steals over his last six contests, but he's gone just 4-for-23 at the plate over his last 11 games. The infielder has recorded 20-plus steals five times in his first eight major-league campaigns, but his smaller role and lackluster ability to get on base in 2024 has put a damper on his speed contributions. He's slashing .190/.277/.282 with eight steals, three home runs, 10 RBI and 19 runs scored over 160 plate appearances this year.

Merrifield is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Cubs, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Merrifield's playing time has been trending upward lately, starting four of the Phillies' previous six games. However, he'll yield to Brandon Marsh in left field for Tuesday's series opener in Chicago.