Padres Notes: Friars Officially Release Veteran, Pitcher Doesn’t Like Facing Dodgers, Jackson Merrill Injury

Aug 13, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; San Diego Padres outfielder Jackson Merrill (3) leads off second base during the second inning against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: Bob Kupbens-Imagn Images | Bob Kupbens-Imagn Images

The San Diego Padres lost, 4-3, to the San Francisco Giants on Monday night, moving to 69-56 on the year. The Giants scored four runs in the first inning, and the Padres weren't able to battle back but were close — even with Xander Bogaerts' overturned home run on a controversial fan interference call.

In other news, the Padres officially released a veteran pitcher from his second stint with the organization.

Additionally, one Padres pitcher revealed the hilarious reason he doesn't like facing the divisional rival Los Angeles Dodgers.

And finally, Padres manager Mike Shildt provided an ominous update on Jackson Merrill's injury.

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

Padres Officially Release Former Top Prospect Pitcher in Surprise Move

Padres Pitcher Doesn't Like Facing the Dodgers for One Major Reason

Padres' Jackson Merrill Provides Concerning Injury Update

Padres Fans React to Ryan O’Hearn Being On the Bench Yet Again

Padres' Michael King Breaks Silence on Surprise Injury

Padres Tweets of the Day

The crack of the bat 😮‍💨 pic.twitter.com/LTlKr53ADJ

— San Diego Padres (@Padres) August 19, 2025

LHP Kruz Schoolcraft joins the Top 100 Prospects list following the graduation of Colson Montgomery.

More on the 6-foot-8 #Padres' 2025 1st-rounder whose heater could tick up higher than 97 mph: https://t.co/Bje3BsChAV pic.twitter.com/b8ft4htR4n

— MLB Pipeline (@MLBPipeline) August 18, 2025

Mumford & Sons are coming to Petco Park on Saturday, December 27 for #WildHorses25!

Tickets for this full venue concert go on sale Wednesday, August 27 at 1pm PT: https://t.co/Vqif9SL7Hh pic.twitter.com/0WyG753PIW

— Petco Park (@PetcoPark) August 18, 2025

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