The San Diego Padres signed outfielder Jackson Merrill to a nine-year, $135 million contract extension Wednesday morning.

The San Diego Padres have locked up a cornerstone of their future, signing star outfielder Jackson Merrill to a nine-year contract extension worth a guaranteed $135 million

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Merrill arrived at Peoria for his first taste of a major league baseball camp. Immediately, Padres manager Mike Shildt asked him to move to the outfield. Merrill was primarily a shortstop in the minors,

But having a relationship with a real human being and a real team like I have here, you can’t beat that.” Merrill, who turns 22 on April 19, was moved from shortstop to center field in spring training last year when the Padres had only two outfielders on their roster.

The Padres announced that they have signed star outfielder Jackson Merrill to a nine-year contract extension that runs through 2034 with a club option for 2035. Reportedly, it guarantees the star $135MM.