Padres Outfielder Jackson Merrill Placed on 10-Day Injured List

San Diego Padres outfielder Jackson Merrill was placed on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to August 20, due to a sprained left ankle, marking his third IL stint this year. Merrill has been sidelined for six consecutive games since rolling his ankle on August 15 at Dodger Stadium and also incurred a bone bruise. Despite a slight dip in offensive production, batting .261 with nine homers and 51 RBI, he remains a steady contributor and an excellent defender in center field.