The core of the San Diego Padres from a position player standpoint, is Manny Machado, Fernando Tatis Jr., Xander Bogaerts and Jake Cronenworth. Jackson Merrill joined that group with his team-friendly contract extension earlier this year.
First HR of the season for Jackson Merrill! pic.twitter.com/eOWO1YT064
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The fanbase is divided on adding Luis Arraez to that mix, but for this season, he has been penciled in as the first baseman or designated hitter from game to game.
Al infinito y más allá pic.