Jose Iglesias hit a two-run homer in the second inning, Jackson Merrill connected in the eighth for insurance, and the San Diego Padres beat the struggling San Francisco Giants 5-1.

The 22-year-old outfielder revealed why the Padres trusted him with their everyday center fielder's job and a $135 million contract extension.

Jackson Merrill drops an “awesome” reaction after the San Diego Padres added a pitcher with a 3.16 ERA to their bullpen at the MLB trade deadline.

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Additionally, Padres star Jackson Merrill revealed how closely the Friars follow their California rivals, the Los Angeles Dodgers. San Diego is set to go through another intense series with Los Angeles as the divisional rivals lock horns again this weekend.

El cubano José Iglesias conectó un jonrón de dos carreras en la segunda entrada, Jackson Merrill añadió un cuadrangular en la

Merrill had largely served as the clean-up hitter all year, but he moved to sixth on Sunday as the Padres gave newcomer Ryan O’Hearn a look in the four-hole. O’Hearn was clean-up hitter again Monday and Xander Bogaerts served in that role Tuesday against a left-handed starting pitcher. The last two days Merrill was the five-hole hitter.

The San Diego Padres scratched center fielder Jackson Merrill due to illness ahead of their series finale against the Washington Nationals on Sunday. Bryce Johnson will stand in for the 22-year ...

Nick Pivetta gave up one hit and one run in seven innings, Jackson Merrill drove in two runs, and the San Diego Padres won their sixth game in a row, 4-1 over the St.