Merrill returns to Padres lineup
Jun 23 2025
NATIONAL LEAGUE
San Diego Padres
NEWS: The Padres activated OF Jackson Merrill from the 10-day IL and optioned OF Brandon Lockridge to Triple-A El Paso in a corresponding move.
IMPACT: High
BHQ SPIN: Merrill returned to the Padres lineup for the first time since June 14 when he suffered a concussion when he was tagged on the helmet. Prior to going on the IL he was hitting .293/.343/.470 with 5 HR, 23 R and 22 RBI. Merrill (+5% PT) hit in the #2 spot in his return to the Padres lineup on Sunday, June 22 and should man CF and hit at the top of the Padres lineup virtually every day. Lockridge (-10% PT) had been with the Padres all season and had made 44 appearances in the OF, but hit just .216/.258/.261 with 0 HR and 8 SB in 95 PA. With...
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