Jackson Merrill, Padres agree on extension

Jackson Merrill | Photo by Orlando Ramirez/Getty Images Centerfielder gets nine-year deal for $135 million  It’s been a memorable start to the season for San Diego Padres centerfielder Jackson Merrill. He has been penciled into the lineup as the cleanup hitter since Opening Day, he hit his first home run of the year against the Cleveland Guardians Tuesday night and that followed his bobblehead giveaway Monday night.Out of the yard for The Kid pic.twitter.com/jE4nrNlrkv— San Dieg