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Jackson Merrill Signs Nine-Year Contract Extension with Padres

While Jackson Merrill played only one full season with the San Diego Padres, the National League West franchise has seen enough to grant him a nine-year contract extension that would guarantee him $135 million.

This deal will keep him in San Diego throughout his 20s and early 30s. The contract will last until 2034 with a club option for 2035. Meanwhile, locking Merrill to this contract gives them a core of Merrill, Manny Machado, Xander Bogaerts, and Fernando Tatis Jr until 2033.

The Padres promoted Merrill to the Major League Baseball roster in time for Opening Day 2024. Since then, he has been impressive for San Diego, slashing .292/.326/.500/.826 with 24 home runs and 90 RBIs in 156 games. Those numbers earned him a Silver Slugger Award and an All-Star appearance.

Meanwhile, Merrill is having a strong start to his second MLB season, batting .400 with a .435 on-base percentage. He has eight hits, six RBIs, and one home run in 20 at-bats.

-Lance Fernandez

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