Jackson Merrill’s 2025 season might not have matched his explosive rookie year, but calling it a “down year” feels off—he still put up a 112 OPS+ and 2.7 bWAR, and was clutch in the postseason when no one else was hitting. Injuries slowed him down, but he finished strong with a flurry of extra-base hits in September. With Tatis Jr., Machado, and Laureano backing him up, Merrill’s set to make even bigger waves in 2026. Are expectations too high, or is this just the beginning of a Padres star? Let’s hear your take! #Sports #Baseball #Padres