Jackson Merrill, Padres Agree To 9-Year Extension
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San Diego Union-Tribune |
Jackson Merrill, their 21-year-old center fielder who just began his second big-league season, has agreed to a nine-year contract extension that begins in 2026 and guarantees him $135 million. The Pad...
Reuters |
Jackson Merrill has agreed to a nine-year, $135 million extension, multiple outlets reported Wednesday.
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