Tue May 13 02:50:00 UTC 2025: ## Padres All-Star Center Fielder Jackson Merrill Scrapped from Game Due to Illness
**San Diego, CA** – San Diego Padres All-Star center fielder Jackson Merrill was scratched from Sunday’s game against the Colorado Rockies due to an undisclosed illness, manager Mike Shildt announced just an hour before the first pitch. The nature of the illness remains unclear, with Shildt stating it could be either viral or food-related. Merrill received IV treatment and is reportedly feeling better, but his status for upcoming games will be evaluated.
The news comes just days after Merrill returned from an extended injured list stint due to a hamstring injury. His recent performance has been exceptional, with an impressive .446/.475/.732 slash line since his return, including 11 hits in 19 at-bats. The Padres lost to the Rockies in the game, their first loss against the Rockies this season. The absence of Merrill coincided with the Rockies’ dismissal of their manager, Bud Black.
Tyler Wade filled in for Merrill in center field. The Padres, who recently had both Merrill and Jake Cronenworth back in the lineup, will be hoping for a swift recovery for their star center fielder as they chase the division-leading Los Angeles Dodgers. They begin a homestand against the Los Angeles Angels on Monday.
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