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Jackson Merrill is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Brewers.

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Jackson Merrill is sitting out Thursday's game against the Brewers for a routine recovery day while struggling offensively early in the season.

Jackson Merrill Kyle Harrison Bryce Johnson Xander Bogaerts San Diego Padres Milwaukee Brewers

It appears to be just a routine recovery day for Merrill, who is hitting a rough .215/.287/.342 in his first 41 games of the season with four homers and eight stolen bases. He'll sit against LHP Kyle Harrison and the Padres will send Bryce Johnson out in his stead in center field while bumping Xander Bogaerts further up the order.