https://www.cyclingnews.com/pro-cycling/teams-riders/three-time-stage-winner-tim-merlier-abandons-the-tour-de-france-on-mountainous-stage-15/ I fell asleep and didn't know, but it looks like he's on the list of withdrawals on the Tour de France official website.
Looks like I won't be able to get in within the time limit, so I'm withdrawing midway.