Making the Padres' Opening Day roster last year as a 21-year-old, Merrill's first year resulted in a top-10 finish in NL MVP voting, an All-Star Game selection, a runner-up to Paul Skenes in the National League Rookie of the Year running, and also a Silver Slugger Award.

Additionally, Padres star Jackson Merrill revealed how closely the Friars follow their California rivals, the Los Angeles Dodgers. San Diego is set to go through another intense series with Los Angeles as the divisional rivals lock horns again this weekend.

Jackson Merrill drops an “awesome” reaction after the San Diego Padres added a pitcher with a 3.16 ERA to their bullpen at the MLB trade deadline.

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Padres second. Xander Bogaerts grounds out to third base, Alex Freeland to Freddie Freeman. Jackson Merrill flies out to left field to Michael Conforto. Ramon Laureano homers to left field.

The San Diego Padres scratched center fielder Jackson Merrill due to illness ahead of their series finale against the Washington Nationals on Sunday. Bryce Johnson will stand in for the 22-year ...

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