The San Diego Padres scratched center fielder Jackson Merrill before their final game against the Washington Nationals on ...

Merrill’s breakout year earned him an All-Star appearance, a Silver Slugger award and a second-place finish in NL Rookie of ...

The Padres have also made a few tweaks. Xander Bogaerts will DH today with Jose Iglesias taking his spot at shortstop. Elias Diaz will also be back behind the plate. Nick Pivetta carved up the Nats ...