JACKSON MERRILL #3 - CENTER FIELDER - SAN DIEGO PADRES
4  HR  •
18  RBI  •
.230  AVG 
#3 - CENTER FIELDER - SAN DIEGO PADRES
4 HR
18 RBI
.230 AVG
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Padres host the Dodgers to start 3-game series

The San Diego Padres start a three-game series at home against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday
AUGUST 22, 2025 • Associated Press
Padres give Jackson Merrill injury update: 'Can take a while to heal' | Sporting News After centerfielder Jackson Merrill has been absent from the San Diego Padres lineup, the team provided more details on his injury.
AUGUST 21, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Missing fourth straight contest Merrill (ankle) remains out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Giants.
Impact It's the fourth consecutive start Merrill has missed as he works his way through a bone bruise in his left ankle. Merrill undoubtedly will be aiming to return to action Friday for the start of a big series versus the rival Dodgers, but it doesn't seem to be a given that he'll be ready. Ramon Laureano will shift over to center field and Gavin Sheets will get a start in left field for the Padres on Thursday.
AUGUST 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Dealing with bone bruise Padres manager Mike Shildt said Merrill (ankle) is dealing with some bone bruising, which can "take a while to heal," Dennis Lin of The Athletic reports.
Impact San Diego continues to take things day by day with its star center fielder, but things might be coming to a head with a big series coming up against the Dodgers this weekend. A trip to the 10-day injured list could be needed. Ramon Laureano and Bryce Johnson have been patrolling center during Merrill's absence the last few days.
AUGUST 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Dealing with bone bruise Padres manager Mike Shildt said Wednesday that Merrill (ankle) is dealing with some bone bruising, which can "take awhile to heal," Dennis Lin of The Athletic reports.
Impact San Diego continues to take things day by day with its star center fielder, but things might be coming to a head with a big series coming up against the Dodgers this weekend. A trip to the 10-day injured list could be needed. Ramon Laureano and Bryce Johnson have been patrolling center during Merrill's absence the last few days.
AUGUST 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Still out of lineup Merrill (ankle) is not in the Padres' starting lineup against the Giants on Wednesday.
Impact 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 Fernando Tatis will start in the outfield from left to right in Merrill's absence.
AUGUST 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

San Diego Padres face the San Francisco Giants Wednesday

The San Diego Padres host the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday
AUGUST 20, 2025 • Associated Press
Padres pregame: Both Jake Cronenworth (elbow), Jackson Merrill (ankle) sitting Jackson Merrill’s ankle X-ray was negative, Jake Cronenworth hopes to be available off bench
AUGUST 19, 2025 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Padres' Jackson Merrill remains out of lineup despite 'chill' x-ray | Sporting News San Diego Padres' outfielder Jackson Merrill remains of the lineup with ankle injury despite what he called a "chill" x-ray.
AUGUST 19, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Remains day-to-day Merrill (ankle) is not in the Padres' lineup versus the Giants on Tuesday.
Impact Merrill did not play in Monday's series opener against the Giants after departing Sunday's matchup against the Dodgers early due to a left ankle injury. He had been dealing the the injury since Friday. Gavin Sheets, Ramon Laureano and Fernando Tatis are the starting outfielders Tuesday as Merrill heals up on the bench.
AUGUST 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Remains day-to-day Tuesday Merrill (ankle) is not in the Padres' lineup versus the Giants on Tuesday.
Impact Merrill did not play in Monday's series opener against the Giants after departing Sunday's matchup against the Dodgers early due to a left ankle injury. However, he had been dealing the the injury since Friday. Gavin Sheets, Ramon Laureano and Fernando Tatis are the starting outfielders Tuesday as Merrill heals up on the bench.
AUGUST 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Padres look to end 4-game skid, play the Giants

The San Diego Padres aim to break a four-game slide when they take on the San Francisco Giants
AUGUST 19, 2025 • Associated Press
Padres grapple with how to deploy O'Hearn SAN DIEGO -- Monday looked like an obvious spot for Ryan O'Hearn’s first start as a Padre against a left-handed pitcher. Jackson Merrill rem...
AUGUST 19, 2025 • MLB.COM
Padres Lineup vs Giants: Jackson Merrill Out As Injury Concern Mounts San Diego Padres center fielder Jackson Merrill is out of the Padres lineup against the Giants on Monday after suffering an apparent left an...
AUGUST 18, 2025 • SI.COM
Not starting Monday Merrill (ankle) is not in the Padres' starting lineup against the Giants on Monday.
Impact Merrill was forced to leave Sunday's game against the Dodgers after aggravating a left ankle injury that he suffered Friday. He's considered day-to-day for the time being, so he could return to the lineup at some point during the four-game series with San Francisco. Bryce Johnson will start at center field and bat ninth in Merrill's absence.
AUGUST 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Not starting Monday Merrill (ankle) is not in the Padres' starting lineup against the Giants on Monday.
Impact Merrill was forced to leave Sunday's game against the Dodgers after aggravating a left ankle injury that he suffered Friday. He's considered day-to-day for the time being, so he could return to the lineup at some point during the four-game series with San Francisco. Bryce Johnson will start at center field and bat ninth in Merrill's absence.
AUGUST 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Padres' Jackson Merrill questionable for Giants series opener | Sporting News Jackson Merrill is officially labeled "day-to-day" for the Giants series opener.
AUGUST 18, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Padres host the Giants to open 4-game series

The San Diego Padres host the San Francisco Giants to open a four-game series
AUGUST 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Dodgers Showed Urgency in Sweep of Padres and Why They're Still the Team to Beat

Against their top division rivals, the Dodgers found their intensity and urgency that had been missing as they recaptured the lead in the NL...
AUGUST 18, 2025 • FOX SPORTS
Dodgers Showed Urgency in Sweep of Padres and Why They're Still the Team to Beat
Padres notes: Jackson Merrill's frustration, Yuki Matsui's conundrum, Nestor Cortes' hesitation Padres center fielder Jackson Merrill exits after trying to play on the left ankle he rolled on Friday
AUGUST 18, 2025 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Dealing with ankle injury Merrill (ankle) was removed from Sunday's 5-4 loss to the Dodgers in the bottom of the fourth inning, Bob Scanlan of Bally Sports San Diego reports.
Impact Merrill rolled his left ankle in Friday's loss to Los Angeles, which apparently got progressively worse over the weekend, per Dennis Lin of The Athletic. The outfielder said following Sunday's contest that "it's frustrating" and that "hopefully, I play tomorrow if I wake up, and it feels brand new, but I can't really say anything right now." Manager Mike Shildt classified Merrill as day-to-day for the time being, placing some doubt on his availability for Monday's series opener with the Giants.
AUGUST 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Dealing with ankle injury Merrill (ankle) was removed from Sunday's 5-4 loss to the Dodgers in the bottom of the fourth inning, Bob Scanlan of Bally Sports San Diego reports.
Impact Merrill rolled his left ankle in Friday's loss to Los Angeles, which apparently got progressively worse over the weekend, per Dennis Lin of The Athletic. The outfielder said following Sunday's contest that "it's frustrating" and that "hopefully, I play tomorrow if I wake up, and it feels brand new, but I can't really say anything right now." Manager Mike Shildt classified Merrill as day-to-day for the time being, placing some doubt on his availability for Monday's series opener with the Giants.
AUGUST 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Padres get sigh of relief amid Jackson Merrill injury scare | Sporting News The San Diego Padres get to breathe a sigh of relief amid Jackson Merrill's injury scare.
AUGUST 17, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Mookie Betts' clutch homer lifts Dodgers over Padres 5-4, extending NL West lead to 2 games

Mookie Betts hits a tiebreaking solo homer in the eighth inning, helping the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Diego Padres 5-4 on Sunday
AUGUST 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Dodgers regain NL West lead from Padres as Snell shuts down his former team in 6-0 win

Blake Snell limited his former team to five hits in six innings, and the Los Angeles Dodgers regained the NL West lead with a 6-0 victory over the San Diego Padres on Saturday nigh...
AUGUST 17, 2025 • Associated Press
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