US EditionJackson Merrill and Padres agree to $135 million, 9-year contract for 2026
- Jackson Merrill, outfielder for the San Diego Padres, agreed to a nine-year, $135 million contract extension.
- Merrill's early success and potential led the Padres to offer the long-term contract extension.
- The contract, covering 2026-34, includes a $10 million signing bonus and performance-based incentives.
- The deal could reach $204 million with a $30 million club option for 2035 that can convert to a player option.
- Merrill's extension secures his place in the Padres' future alongside other key players under long-term contracts.
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Apr. 3—Jackson Merrill is a 21-year-old rookie outfielder for the San Diego Padres who just agreed to a nine-year deal that will pay him at least $135 million, and could pay him as much as $204 million. It is all…
Padres outfielder Jackson Merrill agrees to 9-year, $135 million extension
Yahoo Sports’ Russell Dorsey confirmed Wednesday that San Diego Padres’ outfielder Jackson Merrill has agreed to a nine-year, $135 million extension with the team. The deal includes a $30 million club option for a 10th season and has a maximum value of $204 million (depending on incentives). The extension will not kick in until the 2026 MLB season. Merrill would have been eligible for arbitration after the 2026 season and for free agency after t…
Jackson Merrill hits 2-run homer hours after Padres sign him to $135 million, 9-year contract
All-Star outfielder Jackson Merrill and the San Diego Padres have agreed to a $135 million, nine-year contract covering 2026-34. Merrill’s deal includes a $30 million team option for 2035 that would convert to a player option if he has a…
Jackson Merrill, Padres agree to $135 million, 9-year contract
SAN DIEGO (AP) — All-Star outfielder Jackson Merrill started paying immediate dividends on the $135 million, nine-year contract he and the San Diego Padres agreed to on Wednesday morning. A few hours after the ink dried on the contract that covers 2026-34, Merrill hit a two-run home run with two outs in the third inning to give the Padres a 4-0 lead over the Cleveland Guardians. Merrill took several steps, tossed his bat in the air and gestured …
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