MLB NEWS: PODRES, JACKSON MERRILL AGRE

San Diego Padres signed Star Outfielder Jackson Merrill for a nine-year contract extension on Wednesday is reportedly worth $ 135 million.

Merrill, 21, last year finished second in the National League Rookie of the Year Race and ninth in the NL MVP race and was named the NL All-Star team.

Merrill’s nine-year contract runs from 2026-2034. He receives wages of $ 1 million in 2026, $ 6 million in 2027, $ 8 million by 2028, $ 10 million in 2029 and $ 20 million annually from 2030-34, according to Associated Press.

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San Diego Padres Center Fielder Jackson Merrill is congratulated after hitting a solo home drive during the fourth round against Cleveland Guardians in Petco Park April 1, 2025. (Denis Poroy/Imag images)

San Diego has a $ 21 million option for 2034, which will be a player’s setting with the same salary if he is done among the top five in MVP vote in any season from 2026-34, AP reported.

Merrill would have been eligible for arbitration after the 2026 season and to free agency after the 2029 World Series.

In addition to the salary, Merrill gets a hotel package on Holdvejen.

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San Diego Padre’s first Baseman Arráez (4) celebrates with Center Fielder Jackson Merrill (3) after a win over Atlanta Braves in Petco Park 29 March 2025. (David Frerker/IMAGN -Pictures)

Last season, Merrill played in 156 games and hit .292 with 24 home runs, 90 RBIs and 16 stolen bases while playing a strong defense in the middle field. In seven post -season matches, Merrill .250 hit a home drive and five RBIs.

Merrill began his campaign in 2025 and swung a hot bat and has hit .400 with a home drive and six RBIs, which helped drift Pades to a 6-0 start.

San Diego Padres left Fielder Jason Heyward (22), Left, Jackson Merrill (3), Center and Fernando Tatis Jr. (23) Celebrate after Padres beat Cleveland Guardians 7-0 at Petco Park 1 April 2025. (Denis Poroy/Imag images)

With the contract extension for Merrill, Padres has their Center Fielder and Right Fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. signed through 2034.

Padres seems to continue their strong start as they go for a three-game sweeping of Cleveland Guardians on Wednesday at. 16:10 et.

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