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Jackson Merrill and Padres agree to $135 million, 9-year contract for 2026-34, AP source says
A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that All-Star outfielder Jackson Merrill and the San Diego Padres have agreed to a $135 million, nine-year contract covering 2026-34.
Reports: Jackson Merrill, San Diego Padres agree to nine-year, $135 million extension
Jackson Merrill, who just began his second major league season, has agreed to a nine-year contract extension worth $135 million with the Padres.
Padres, CF Jackson Merrill Agree to Lengthy Contract Extension
Merrill is in agreement with the Padres on a nine-year contract extension worth $135 million, according to a Wednesday morning report from Robert Murray of FanSided. The 21-year-old is slashing .400/.435/.600 with a home run and six RBIs in six games this season.

Padres host Guardians on 6-game home win streak

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King fans 11 in 7-0 win against Guardians as the Padres are off to 1st 6-0 start
Michael King struck out 11 in five innings and Jackson Merrill homered for the San Diego Padres, who started 6-0 for the first time in their 57-season history by beating the Cleveland Guardians 7-0.
Padres host the Guardians on 6-game home win streak
Pregame analysis and predictions of the Cleveland Guardians vs. San Diego Padres MLB game to be played on April 2, 2025 on ESPN.
Padres Make 'Historic' Announcement After Guardians Game
The Padres leaned on their robust offense early, as starter Kyle Hart pitched with a huge run support behind him. After giving up a run in the first inning, Hart saw his teammates
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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.
BREAKING: Padres Lock Down Emerging Star With Long-Term Contract
The Padres are the latest in recent trend of locking down young stars long-term. This time, it's Jackson Merrill.
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