Padres Notes: Jackson Merrill Expected Return Date Revealed, Wild Robert Suarez Trade Update

Apr 27, 2025; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres outfielder Jackson Merrill (3) during the third inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images | Denis Poroy-Imagn Images

The San Diego Padres swept the San Francisco Giants as they took the second game of the series, 5-3, Wednesday afternoon. The Friars improved to 19-11 on the year.

In more good news, the Padres have an expected return date for superstar Jackson Merrill. The center fielder has been missed for most of this month, but his imminent return should get fans excited about his arrival.

Finally, there were a surprising lack of trade offers from opposing teams for right-hander Robert Suarez. He was on the trading block during the offseason and is now off to a dominant start in 2025. The Padres have have lucked out given his 0.64 ERA and 12 saves.

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