Jake Cronenworth is back in Wednesday’s lineup. Jackson Merrill, however, is not as the 22-year-old center fielder will miss ...

Merrill will be out of the Padres' lineup for a third consecutive game while working through a left ankle injury that he has been dealing with since this past Friday. Gavin Sheets, Ramon Laureano and ...

Jackson Merrill #3 of the San Diego Padres rounds the bases after a home run against the Philadelphia Phillies during the second inning at Petco Park on Saturday, July 12, 2025 in San Diego, CA.

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LOS ANGELES — Jackson Merrill walked gingerly through the clubhouse Sunday afternoon, clearly favoring the left ankle that he ...