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Padres’ Merrill Injured; Brooks Called Up to Fill Gap

6/16/2025

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The San Diego Padres are grappling with a setback as outfielder Jackson Merrill lands on the seven-day injured list due to a concussion from a tough tag. With Merrill, who boasts a .304 batting average this season, sidelined again, Trenton Brooks has been called up from Triple-A, eager to make his mark after an impressive stint there.

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The San Diego Padres are grappling with a setback as outfielder Jackson Merrill lands on the seven-day injured list due to a concussion from a tough tag. With Merrill, who boasts a .304 batting average this season, sidelined again, Trenton Brooks has been called up from Triple-A, eager to make his mark after an impressive stint there.