
The San Diego Padres have found a gem in center fielder Jackson Merrill—and they appear ready to keep him around for the long haul.
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.