A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that All-Star outfielder Jackson Merrill and the San Diego Padres have agreed to a $135 million, nine-year contract covering 2026-34.

Jackson Merrill, who just began his second major league season, has agreed to a nine-year contract extension worth $135 million with the Padres.

Merrill is in agreement with the Padres on a nine-year contract extension worth $135 million, according to a Wednesday morning report from Robert Murray of FanSided. The 21-year-old is slashing .400/.435/.600 with a home run and six RBIs in six games this season.

The San Diego Padres continue their historic start to the 2025 MLB season behind starter Michael King and a strong bullpen to beat the Guardians.

San Diego Padres star Kyle Hart saw his return to the MLB end in a win over the Cleveland Guardians on Monday. Kyle Hart keeps Guardians at Bay for win in season debut . Hart had

At PETCO Park on Tuesday, the Cleveland Guardians take on the San Diego Padres (five consecutive victories) at 9:40 p.m. ET.The Padres are favored (-175 moneyline odds to win) when they take the

Kyle Hart earned his first big league win, Gavin Sheets had a pair of two-run doubles among his three hits and the San Diego Padres beat the Cleveland Guardians 7-2 Monday night to start 5-0 for the first time in their 57-season history.

Kyle Hart returned to the major leagues on a misty evening at Petco Park and helped the Padres to a bit of history. Five games into the season, they have not lost. Monday’s 7-2 victory over the Guardians made them the first Padres team in the franchise’s 57-year history to begin a season with five victories.

The San Diego Padres are embarking on what could be a momentous season in 2025. Padres make history through first