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Padres Notes: Jackson Merrill Injury, Joe Musgrove Provides Update, Jurickson Profar Suspension Aftermath

Gabe Smallson|
Mar 29, 2025; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres first baseman Luis Arraez (4) celebrates with San Diego Padres center fielder Jackson Merrill (3) after a victory over the Atlanta Braves at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: David Frerker-Imagn Images
Mar 29, 2025; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres first baseman Luis Arraez (4) celebrates with San Diego Padres center fielder Jackson Merrill (3) after a victory over the Atlanta Braves at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: David Frerker-Imagn Images | David Frerker-Imagn Images

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The San Diego Padres beat the Athletics, 5-4, on Monday to improve to 9-2 on the year.

Unfortunately, Jackson Merrill wasn't present in the victory. An insider confirmed that the reason he surprisingly wasn't in the starting lineup was due to hamstring tightness the centerfielder was dealing with recently.

In more injury news, Joe Musgrove made a major step on the road to his recovery from Tommy John surgery this past October. Manager Mike Shildt and many teammates are extremely impressed by the right-hander's mindset amid his process to get back to the mound.

Finally, the baseball world is still reeling from the 80-game suspension of former Padres outfielder Jurickson Profar. Superstar Fernando Tatis Jr. opened up on his former teammate's setback.

Here’s more information on these stories and all the latest Padres news (click the headline for the full article):

Padres Insider Reveals Jackson Merrill is Dealing With Injury

Padres’ Jackson Merrill Out of Monday's Lineup vs. Athletics

Joe Musgrove Provides Massive Update on Recovery, Return Timeline for Padres

Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr Reacts to 80-Game Suspension for Jurickson Profar

MLB Insider Wonders if Braves Were 'Scammed' by Padres' Jurickson Profar After Suspension

MLBPA Tried to Convince Jackson Merrill to Not Sign Extension With Padres

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