Jackson Merrill, Padres Agree To 9-Year Extension

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Merrill hits a 2-run homer and Padres top Guardians 5-2 to start 7-0 for the first time
Jackson Merrill hit a two-run home run a few hours after finalizing a $135 million, nine-year contract and the San Diego Padres started 7-0 for the first time in their 57-season history by beating the Cleveland Guardians 5-2.
Padres' Jackson Merrill homers after signing $135M extension as team continues best start in franchise history
Early in the morning, the Padres locked up All-Star center fielder Jackson Merrill to a nine-year extension worth $135 million. That will keep him in San Diego through 2031, his age 31 season. "An opportunity to sign with the San Diego Padres is enough for me,
San Diego Padres, Jackson Merrill agree to $135M extension
The San Diego Padres and All-Star outfielder Jackson Merrill agreed to a nine-year, $135 million contract extension, a source familiar with the agreement told UPI on Wednesday.

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Padres extend historic start to '25, sweep Guards for perfect 7-0 record
Off to the best start in franchise history, the Padres finalized a nine-year contract extension with 21-year-old All-Star center fielder Jackson Merrill on Wednesday morning. Before they even took the field,
Guardians score vs. Padres | Cleveland falls to Pads, who extend franchise-best 7-0 start
Jackson Merrill and Luis Arraez homered Wednesday as the San Diego Padres extended their franchise-record season-opening winning streak to seven games with a 5-2 win over the visiting Cleveland Guardians.
Cleveland Guardians at San Diego Padres odds, picks and predictions
Analyzing Wednesday’s Cleveland Guardians at San Diego Padres odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.
Maryland native Jackson Merrill signs 9-year, $135 million contract with San Diego Padres
All-Star center fielder Jackson Merrill, from Severna Park, Maryland, started paying immediate dividends on the $135 million, ...
San Diego Padres vs. Cleveland Guardians live stream, TV channel, start time, odds | April 2
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Guardians swept in San Diego
The Guardians offense continues its early-season struggles Wednesday, dropping a 5-2 decision to the Padres in San Diego. The ...
Padres reach extremely exclusive territory after blanking Guardians
The San Diego Padres have reached exclusive territory after tossing their third shutout of the year in a win over the Guardians.
Guardians struggling to counter San Diego’s version of ‘Guards Ball’ (Podcast)
On Wednesday’s podcast, Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga look at how San Diego has flipped Guards Ball on its head and dominated ...
Tom Krasovic: In Jackson Merrill, Padres have ‘superstar’ with Derek Jeter’s drive
Trusting Padres scouts Jake Koenig and Danny Sader, Preller and staff drafted Merrill with the 27th overall pick four years ...
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Fernando Tatis Jr. Reacts to Padres' Jackson Merrill Announcement
However, the amazing start has been overshadowed by San Diego's signing of 21-year-old center fielder Jackson Merrill to a ...
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Padres stay undefeated, keep pace with Dodgers
In the fourth inning on Monday night, Jackson Merrill got a hold of a hanging slider from Guardians left-hander Logan Allen.