The San Diego Padres announced on Tuesday that center fielder Jackson Merrill has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a right hamstring strain. In a corresponding move, the Padres promoted fellow outfielder Oscar Gonzalez from Triple-A El Paso to fill the vacated roster spot.

All-Star center fielder Jackson Merrill has landed on the injured list a week after finalizing a $135 million, nine-year deal with the San Diego Padres.

The San Diego Padres have shockingly placed centerfielder Jackson Merrill on the 10-day injured list due to his hamstring, per San Diego Union-Tribune's Kevin A