Jackson Merrill - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Ends homer drought Merrill went 1-for-4 with a walk and a two-run home run in Friday's 7-5 win over the Nationals.

Impact The center fielder took Mitchell Parker deep in the seventh inning for what proved to be the game-winning hit -- Merrill's first long ball since May 4 and his first of the season against a left-handed pitcher. During his 19-game homer drought, he slashed a paltry .162/.250/.235 with five doubles, three RBI and four runs, but he did chip in four steals. Friday's clutch blast could be a sign he's beginning to find his rhythm at the plate.

9 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | Rare Jackson Merrill homer rallies Padres past Nats Deadspin | Rare Jackson Merrill homer rallies Padres past Nats

18 HOURS AGO • DEADSPIN.COM

Merrill hits a two-run homer in the 7th inning to give the Padres a 7-5 win over the Nationals

Jackson Merrill hit a go-ahead home run an inning after Ty France tied it with a homer, and the San Diego Padres outlasted the Washington Nationals 7-5

20 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Padres' Jackson Merrill Addresses Brutal Early Season Struggles Padres star Jackson Merrill got brutally honest about his struggles at the plate this season.

1 DAY AGO • SI.COM

Pirates fans are loving Jackson Merrill completely unraveling with Padres in 2026 San Diego Padres outfielder Jackson Merrill has never done anything wrong to the Pittsburgh Pirates, but Pirates fans can't stand him, and y...

2 DAYS AGO • RUMBUNTER.COM

Padres Notes: Joe Musgrove and Nick Pivetta Return Timelines, Jackson Merrill Struggles, More The San Diego Padres received estimates on when Joe Musgrove and Nick Pivetta may return and Jackson Merrill hopes to exit a brutal slump.

2 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Cure for Merrill's extended slump might be ... Cristopher Sánchez? SAN DIEGO -- This is as rough as it’s ever gotten for Jackson Merrill. There were times when it was difficult in the Minor Leagues. He strug...

2 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Sánchez sets Phillies franchise record by extending scoreless streak to 44 2/3 innings in 3-0 win

Left-hander Cristopher Sánchez pitched seven brilliant innings, extending his scoreless streak to 44 2/3 innings and passing Hall of Famer Grover Cleveland Alexander for the Philli...

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Cristopher Sánchez Breaks Phillies Franchise Record with 41 2/3 Scoreless Frames

Philadelphia left-hander Cristopher Sánchez extended his scoreless innings streak to 41 2/3 innings to set the Phillies franchise record by...

3 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

Cristopher Sánchez Breaks Phillies Franchise Record with 41 2/3 Scoreless Frames

Sánchez breaks Phils' 115-year-old scoreless-innings streak record SAN DIEGO -- Cristopher Sánchez has etched his name into the Phillies’ record book. When the left-hander retired Jackson Merrill to end the...

3 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Padres Manager Gets Brutally Honest on Jackson Merrill's Struggles Padres manager Craig Stammen dug into the offensive struggles of Jackson Merrill this season.

3 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Harper, Realmuto and Turner hit home runs in Phillies' 4-3 win over Padres

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3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Schwarber hits MLB-leading 21st homer as Phillies beat Padres 3-0 behind Luzardo

Kyle Schwarber struck again at Petco Park, hitting his major league-leading 21st home run to send Jesús Luzardo and the Philadelphia Phillies to a 3-0 win against the San Diego Pad...

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Double, steal in return Merrill (ribs) went 1-for-3 with a double, a walk, a stolen base and a run scored in Saturday's 2-0 win over the Athletics.

Impact Merrill missed one game while recovering from a collision with the outfield wall he sustained in Wednesday's game versus the Dodgers. He had one of the Padres' two hits Saturday and also picked up his 10th steal of the season, which was his second in his last four games. The outfielder's speed rebounding is a positive sign after he stole just one base on three attempts in the 2025 regular season. It's about the only thing that's going right for him this year -- he's batting .206 with a .606 OPS, four home runs, 19 RBI, 24 runs scored and 10 doubles over 48 contests.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Lucas Giolito and 4 relievers pitch the Padres to a 2-0 win over the Athletics

Lucas Giolito and four relievers combined on a five-hitter as the San Diego Padres beat the Athletics 2-0

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Merrill (back) returns to SD lineup Saturday SAN DIEGO -- Padres center fielder Jackson Merrill returned to the lineup Saturday after missing one game due to back soreness. Merrill sust...

6 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Back in action Saturday Merrill (ribs) will start in center field and bat sixth Saturday against the Athletics.

Impact Merrill sat out Friday's contest to recover from his collision with the outfield wall Wednesday, but he's now been cleared to return to the starting nine. The young outfielder has been stuck in a slump recently, going just 3-for-34 (.088) with 12 strikeouts across his last 10 contests.

MAY 23 • ROTOWIRE

San Diego Padres and Athletics play in game 2 of series

The San Diego Padres lead 1-0 in a three-game series against the Athletics

MAY 23 • Associated Press

Not in Friday's lineup Merrill (ribs) is not in the Padres' starting lineup against the Athletics on Friday.

Impact As expected, Merrill will not be in Friday's lineup after sustaining a rib injury while colliding with the outfield wall during Wednesday's game against the Dodgers. Ramon Laureano, Bryce Johnson and Nick Castellanos will man the outfield from left to right for San Diego in Merrill's absence.

MAY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to avoid injured list Merrill (ribs) is expected to return to the Padres' lineup within the next few days, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Impact Merrill's ribs remain sore after he banged into the outfield wall Wednesday against the Dodgers while trying to rob a home run. He has managed to avoid a serious injury, and while it sounds like Merrill will not play Friday versus the Athletics, he could be back in action sometime over the weekend.

MAY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Athletics look to extend win streak, take on the Padres

The Athletics seek to keep a three-game win streak intact when they take on the San Diego Padres

MAY 22 • Associated Press

4 Takeaways From The Dodgers’ Series Win In San Diego

The Dodgers bested the Padres in their first head-to-head series of the season. Here are my four takeaways.

MAY 21 • FOX SPORTS

4 Takeaways From The Dodgers’ Series Win In San Diego

Shohei Ohtani homers on first pitch, then throws 5 sharp innings in Dodgers' 4-0 win over Padres

Shohei Ohtani homered on the first pitch of the game before throwing five sharp innings of three-hit ball in the Los Angeles Dodgers’ 4-0 victory over the San Diego Padres

MAY 21 • Associated Press

Deadspin | Padres' Jackson Merrill suffers apparent back injury Deadspin | Padres' Jackson Merrill suffers apparent back injury

MAY 21 • DEADSPIN.COM

Merrill exits with apparent injury after attempting to rob Ohtani's homer SAN DIEGO -- Padres center fielder Jackson Merrill exited Wednesday’s series finale against the Dodgers with an apparent injury that he sust...

MAY 21 • MLB.COM

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