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What happened to Jackson Merrill? Live injury updates for Padres vs. Dodgers 8/17/25

What happened to Jackson Merrill? Live injury updates for Padres vs. Dodgers 8/17/25

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By: Brendan O'Sullivan

UPDATE: Merrill is likely day-to-day with an ankle injury, per Padres manager Mike Shildt.


Jackson Merrill left Sunday’s game against the Dodgers in the fourth inning. The reason for his exit is currently unknown.

Merrill struck out swinging in the top of the fourth, and Gavin Sheets subbed in during the bottom of the fourth. Sheets is playing left field and Ramon Laureano shifted to center.

Merrill finished the game 0-2 with two strikeouts.

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