The San Diego Padres have found a gem in center fielder Jackson Merrill—and they appear ready to keep him around for the long haul. Merrill is in agreement with the Padres on a nine-year ...

NEW YORK (AP) — All-Star center fielder Jackson Merrill is set to return to the San Diego Padres' active roster Tuesday from a strained right hamstring that has sidelined him since April 6.