Merrill has shown great potential but is currently sidelined with a hamstring injury. His slow recovery and limitations in activity could keep him out for an extended period, a concern for fantasy managers who were looking to leverage his early-season performance.

Merrill has been a standout for the Padres, but a hamstring tweak has put him on the 10-day injured list. Despite the setback, optimism remains high for a return by mid-April, especially given his stellar start to the season.

Jackson Merrill, the rising star for the San Diego Padres, is sidelined with a hamstring injury after a promising start to the season and a substantial new contract. His performance last year established him as a key player, and now the Padres will need to adapt without him.

Jackson Merrill, San Diego Padres' center fielder, is sidelined with a hamstring strain after a stellar start to the season, impacting the NL West leaders significantly.

Jackson Merrill has been a standout player for the Padres, boasting a .378 batting average and three home runs in his first ten games of the season. He is currently on the injured list due to a hamstring strain.