San Diego Padres center fielder Jackson Merrill is out of the Padres lineup against the Giants on Monday after suffering an apparent left ankle injury in Sunday's series finale against the Dodgers.

The Padres are coming off being swept by the Dodgers after having a chance to take the NL West lead. After winning five straight, including a three-game sweep over the Giants, the three losses to Los Angeles is a small setback for San Diego.

Robbie Ray will keep the San Diego bats guessing on Monday, August 18, 2025, per our expert Giants vs. Padres predictions.

The San Diego Padres clawed their way to the NL West lead, but then immediately suffered a three-game sweep at the hands of the Los Angeles Dodgers. Just like t

Preview the Aug. 18 matchup between the San Diego Padres and San Francisco Giants with recent trends, how to watch, livestream info, and more.

Jose Iglesias hit a two-run homer in the second inning, Jackson Merrill connected in the eighth for insurance, and the San Diego Padres beat the struggling San Francisco Giants 5-1.

Dominic Smith hit a three-run single and Drew Gilbert and Tyler Fitzgerald added solo homers as the San Francisco Giants beat the Tampa Bay Rays 7-1.