Overview

• Jackson Merrill was placed on the injured list with a right hamstring strain, retroactive to April 7.
• Merrill will miss the Padres' six-game homestand starting Friday but is eligible to return on April 18 in Houston.
• The 21-year-old recently signed a nine-year contract extension through the 2034 season, solidifying his role as a key player for the team.
• Merrill was off to a stellar start in 2025, hitting .378 with a 1.091 OPS and three home runs in 10 games.
• The Padres have recalled outfielder Oscar Gonzalez and may use Brandon Lockridge in center field during Merrill's absence.