Sources: Padres' Merrill lands $135M extension

The San Diego Padres have signed All-Star outfielder Jackson Merrill to a nine-year, $135 million contract extension, with a $30 million club option for a 10th season, potentially totaling $204 million. Merrill, who debuted last season and was an All-Star, will earn $809,500 this year, up from the $740,000 minimum last year. The 2021 first-round draft pick is the latest Padre to secure a nine-figure contract, joining other high-profile players like Manny Machado and Fernando Tatis Jr.

Full Article