Julian Merryweather has been struggling to find his rhythm on the mound since returning from a rib stress fracture that sidelined him for over three months. While he showed some promise with three shutout innings in prior games, his recent outing against the Marlins was a setback, characterized by a dip in velocity and performance. Merryweather acknowledged that both mechanics and physical condition are affecting his game. His struggles have been noted by management, with Counsell emphasizing Merryweather's overall discomfort this season. In a peculiar moment, an intentional walk he issued became an out due to a base running error, highlighting the oddity of his current situation on the field.