The Toronto Blue Jays have completed a trade for All-Star infielder Whit Merrifield from the Kansas City Royals. Adding an All-Star caliber player to an already loaded roster, the move was rather divisive amongst Blue Jays fans. Merrifield has been a very good player across his seven years in the MLB, but is in the midst of his worst season yet.Merrifield has a batting average of .240 and has an on-base percentage of .290. These statistics do little to encourage fans who feel this move won't help the team nearly enough. Though if the change of scenery can help him return to his All-Star potential, Toronto Blue Jays fans will happily embrace him.Jeff Passan was the first to break the news of this trade on Twitter.Jeff Passan@JeffPassanWhit Merrifield has been traded to the Toronto Blue Jays, sources tell ESPN.One has to believe he'll be getting vaccinated.108371286Whit Merrifield has been traded to the Toronto Blue Jays, sources tell ESPN.One has to believe he'll be getting vaccinated.The Toronto Blue Jays are almost certain to make the playoffs, therefore seeing them look for ways to improve at the deadline is encouraging.anti social prick@crxson_13@JeffPassan Thank fucking god the jays did something@JeffPassan Thank fucking god the jays did somethingSince the Blue Jays do not have glaring weaknesses in the positions Merrifield can play, this move is somewhat surprising.Crypto Canuck 👻🪦@CCanuck1@JeffPassan Not exactly a position of need at this particular moment a weird move@JeffPassan Not exactly a position of need at this particular moment a weird moveThe trade deadline has the potential to make or break a team’s championship aspirations, and this move will be heavily scrutinized going forward. If Merrifield can return to the level of play he showed in his first six seasons in the league, the move will be a success. If he is unable to escape his recent slump, fans fear this trade might be a disaster.𝙇𝙊𝙒@CanadianFreak.240 batting average and .290 on base percentage twitter.com/JeffPassan/sta…Jeff Passan@JeffPassanWhit Merrifield has been traded to the Toronto Blue Jays, sources tell ESPN.One has to believe he'll be getting vaccinated.110241297Whit Merrifield has been traded to the Toronto Blue Jays, sources tell ESPN.One has to believe he'll be getting vaccinated..240 batting average and .290 on base percentage twitter.com/JeffPassan/sta… https://t.co/8cbNH6FZXvAlejandro Kirk fan account@Sharangovich17@BlueJays @WhitMerrifield Awful trade. He’s a downgrade from Biggio and Espinal7@BlueJays @WhitMerrifield Awful trade. He’s a downgrade from Biggio and EspinalEven those who liked the trade have reservations about the trade deadline in its entirety.J@Jorgee416@BlueJays @WhitMerrifield Good pick up but still a disaster of a deadline.5@BlueJays @WhitMerrifield Good pick up but still a disaster of a deadline.The American League East is one of the most competitive divisions in the MLB, resulting in improvements being key to sustained success.Joey@JoeyWright10Every team in the AL East got better and Red Sox got worse, awesome! twitter.com/jeffpassan/sta…Jeff Passan@JeffPassanWhit Merrifield has been traded to the Toronto Blue Jays, sources tell ESPN.One has to believe he'll be getting vaccinated.21300Whit Merrifield has been traded to the Toronto Blue Jays, sources tell ESPN.One has to believe he'll be getting vaccinated.Every team in the AL East got better and Red Sox got worse, awesome! twitter.com/jeffpassan/sta…The Toronto Blue Jays were expected to attempt an upgrade to their pitching staff, but they chose to zig when everybody expected them to zag.TTV_Pattrattbarr9@pattrattbarrThat is um not the move I was expecting but I'll take it twitter.com/JeffPassan/sta…Jeff Passan@JeffPassanWhit Merrifield has been traded to the Toronto Blue Jays, sources tell ESPN.One has to believe he'll be getting vaccinated.21302Whit Merrifield has been traded to the Toronto Blue Jays, sources tell ESPN.One has to believe he'll be getting vaccinated.That is um not the move I was expecting but I'll take it twitter.com/JeffPassan/sta…The Blue Jays are loading for a postseason push and hope that Whit Merrifield can get them to where they want to be.Toronto Blue Jays fans hope to see improvement from Whit MerrifieldLos Angeles Angels v Kansas City RoyalsWith talents like Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette surrounding Merrifield, he is being put in a great position to bust his slump. As long as he does, this trade will be a resounding success, especially if he performs well in the playoffs.The Blue Jays used the trade deadline to add what could be a key depth player to their already strong roster. While competition in the American League will be fierce, the Blue Jays are poised to be a threat in October.