The San Diego Padres can breathe a sigh of relief following the latest update on Jackson Merrill's injury status.
San Diego Padres rookie Jackson Merrill exited Friday's 5-1 win over the San Francisco Giants early after fouling a ball off his knee.
The 21-year-old is in the midst of an incredible rookie season for the Padres. Merrill is slashing .290/.321/.495 with 143 hits, 70 runs, 22 home runs, and 82 RBIs. He leads all rookies in home runs and RBIs this season and is second among rookies in hits. Among his teammates, Merrill is tied on the Padres with Machado for first in hits and is second in home runs, RBIs, and stolen bases.
Merrill is currently the favorite to win the National League Rookie of the Year award, having surpassed Pittsburgh Pirates' All-Star pitcher Paul Skenes, who is 9-2 with a ridiculous 2.13 ERA. Thanks' to Merrill's own All-Star performance and achievements this season, he has taken the lead over Skenes.
Merrill has already won the NL Rookie of the Month award twice, in June and August, and has made himself a top contender in part because of his clutch ability. Merrill leads all hitters in game-tying or game-winning home runs this season and has played a large role in the Padres' overall success this season.Merrill has also placed his name in Padres' record books after breaking Padres Hall of Famer and five-time MLB All-Star.
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