Jackson Merrill knows how to celebrate. Hours after agreeing to a new nine-year, $135 million contract extension with the San Diego Padres, the 21-year-old center fielder blasted a home run to give the Padres a 4-0 lead over the Cleveland Guardians.

The San Diego Padres and star young center fielder Jackson Merrill have agreed to terms on a nine-year, $135 million contract extension, CBS Sports HQ's Jim Bowden has confirmed. The pact includes a $30 million club option for a 10th season that can be converted into a player option,

San Diego Padres center fielder Jackson Merrill has agreed to a nine-year, $135 million extension, the team announced Wednesday. The contract runs from 2026-34, includes a $30 million club option for a 10th season and carries a maximum value of $204 million,