Star outfielder Jackson Merrill remains out of the Padres' starting lineup, but there is no word on a potential injured list stint, according to San Diego Union-Tribune's Jeff Sanders.

San Diego Padres All-Star center fielder Jackson Merrill is out of the Padres' lineup once again for the Friars' series opener against the Los Angeles Dodgers F

The Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Diego Padres will begin a pivotal three-game series at Petco Park on Friday night that may determine who prevails in the National League West.  The Dodgers, who have spent 130 days in first place already this year,