Jackson Merrill and Padres agree to $135 million, 9-year contract for 2026-34, AP source says
The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal, first reported by Fansided, had not been announced.
Merrill's deal includes a $30 million team option for 2035 that would convert to a player option if he has a top five finish in MVP voting at any point during the contract.
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