Jackson Merrill injury: Padres place star outfielder on IL as MLB's hottest team tries to keep surging
Merrill, 21, signed a nine-year, $135 million extension earlier this month
fantasy-api.cbssports.comHere are the latest verifiable updates on Jackson Merrill:
- In spring 2025, Merrill signed a nine-year, $135 million extension with the San Diego Padres, which was a major early-season development for the club.[1][4]
- He began the 2025 season trending as one of MLB’s top young talents, posting strong numbers through the early part of the year before later dealing with injuries, including a right hamstring strain that placed him on the injured list in April 2025.[1]
- By late September 2025, Merrill had returned from injury and was back in the Padres’ lineup, with coverage noting his ongoing role and performance considerations as the team pushed toward the postseason.[2]
- There has also been periodic coverage of his status, including injury updates like ankle-related issues in mid-to-late 2025, with returns and roster moves accompanying those reports.[2]
If you’d like, I can pull the most recent single-source update (and provide a quick summary) from a specific outlet (e.g., Padres team site, MLB.com, or a major sports network) and include direct quotes.