Overview

• Merrill was tagged in the head by Ketel Marte during a June 14 steal attempt and was removed after showing concussion symptoms.
• Manager Mike Shildt described the play as clean; he said Merrill remained disoriented following the hit.
• Before the injury, Merrill was matching his rookie season pace with a .822 OPS and a .304 batting average.
• This marks Merrill’s second injury-related absence in 2025 after he previously missed time with a right hamstring strain.
• San Diego recalled center fielder Trenton Brooks from Triple-A El Paso, and the team holds a 38-31 record in third place in the NL West.