Padres Place CF Jackson Merrill on IL with Hamstring Strain
The Padres placed center fielder Jackson Merrill on the injured list due to a strained right hamstring, sidelining him for at least 10 days. Oscar Gonzalez was recalled from Triple-A, and additional players exited their recent game with injuries.
Published on April 10, 2025
On April 9, the San Diego Padres placed center fielder Jackson Merrill on the injured list after he suffered a strained right hamstring. Manager Mike Schildt noted that while the injury is not deemed serious, Merrill will require at least 10 days of rest to prevent a more prolonged absence.
Merrill, 21, has been in impressive form this season, boasting a .378 average along with three home runs and 10 RBIs in 10 games following his standout rookie year and securing a nine-year, $135 million contract extension. In response, the Padres recalled Oscar Gonzalez from Triple-A El Paso to fill his roster spot, while second baseman Jake Cronenworth and right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. also exited the game against the Athletics due to injuries.