The San Diego Padres and star young center fielder Jackson Merrill have agreed to terms on a nine-year, $135 million contract extension, the team announced Wednesday. The pact includes a $30 million club option for a 10th season that can be converted into a player option,

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The San Diego Padres have locked down their center fielder of the future by inking a nine-year, $135 million contract extension with Jackson Merrill. More news

All-Star center fielder Jackson Merrill, from Severna Park, Maryland, started paying immediate dividends on the $135 million, nine-year contract he and the San Diego Padres finalized on Wednesday morning.

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

San Diego Padres center fielder Jackson Merrill has agreed to a nine-year, $135 million extension, multiple outlets reported Wednesday.

The San Diego Padres and All-Star outfielder Jackson Merrill agreed to a nine-year, $135 million contract extension, a source familiar with the agreement told UPI on Wednesday.

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SAN DIEGO — All-Star outfielder Jackson Merrill and the San Diego Padres agreed to a nine-year, $135 million contract covering 2026-34. Merrill’s deal includes a $30 million team option for 2035 that would convert to a player option if he has a top five finish in MVP voting at any point during the contract.