Jackson Merrill

Jackson Merrill is back in the lineup for the San Diego Padres against the Los Angeles Angels Monday.

Fantasy Impact

Merrill returns after being scratched from Sunday’s lineup due to illness, patrolling center field and batting cleanup against the Angels for manager Mike Shildt Monday.

Jackson Merrill has been scratched from the lineup for the San Diego Padres against the Colorado Rockies Sunday due to illness the club announced.

Fantasy Impact

Merrill will sit out in hopes of returning the lineup beginning next week, with Tyler Wade batting ninth and starting in center field for manager Mike Shildt against the Rockies Sunday.

Jackson Merrill went 4-for-6 in the win over the Rockies, driving in two runs and scoring twice.

Fantasy Impact

The outfielder continues a productive stretch at the plate since returning from injury, recording two or more hits in each of his last four games for the Padres. After Saturday’s dominating performance, Merrill has a .446 batting average with 16 RBI and 25 hits across 14 games this season.

Jackson Merrill went 2-for-4 in the loss to the Yankees, with a home run, two RBI, and a run scored.

Fantasy Impact

After this game, Merrill is hitting .400 with 12 RBI and 4 home runs across 12 games this season. The 22-year-old is 4-for-8 since returning from the injured list. It does not appear that Merrill has missed a beat after missing a month of action. Fantasy managers can leave him locked into their lineups.

Jackson Merrill went 2-for-4 with a run scored in Tuesday’s loss.

Fantasy Impact

Merrill continues to impress, now batting .390 with 16 hits and 10 RBI through just 41 at-bats. His role is growing fast, and he’s quickly making the case for full-time roster placement. Fantasy managers in standard formats should keep eyes on this breakout pace.