Padres Announce Jackson Merrill News After Leaving Dodgers Game originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The San Diego Padres have put together a strong second half that has put the NL West within reach, currently owning a 69–54 record and sitting just one game back of the division lead behind the Los Angeles Dodgers entering Sunday.

San Diego Padres center fielder Jackson Merrill missed Monday's game against the San Francisco Giants with an ankle injury.

San Diego Padres centerfielder Jackson Merrill is questionable for tonight's series opener against the San Francisco Giants. Merrill, who struck out twice in Sunday's 5-4 loss against the Dodgers, exited the game due to a left ankle injury. After rolling his ankle during a play on Friday, Merrill decided to "play through" the injury.