Dustin

Harris

Merrill is hitting second for the first time since late July as San Diego attempts to stave off elimination and begin climbing out of an 0-2 deficit as the best-of-five series shifts to Petco Park. It’ll be Ethan Salas handling the catching duties for the third time in five postseason contests with Gavin Sheets getting the nod at DH. Here’s the full lineup: Fernando Tatis Jr. (RF), Merrill (CF), Manny Machado (3B), Ty France (1B), Salas (C), Sheets (DH), Xander Bogaerts (SS), Dustin Harris (LF) and Jake Cronenworth (2B).

The Padres are rolling with the same starting nine that they did in Game 1, the only change is that Salas and Xander Bogaerts have swapped lineup spots and Luis Campusano will do the catching with Salas serving as the DH. Here’s how they’ll line up against Brewers’ right-hander Logan Henderson on Sunday: Fernando Tatis Jr. (RF), Dustin Harris (LF), Manny Machado (3B), Ty France (1B), Jackson Merrill (CF), Salas (DH), Xander Bogaerts (SS), Luis Campusano (C) and Jake Cronenworth (2B).

Salas earns his second consecutive nod behind the plate as the Padres kick off a best-of-five matchup against a powerhouse Brewers squad. The 20-year-old prodigy, who is a revelation from a defensive standpoint, has gone 1-for-2 with an RBI in the postseason. Here’s the full lineup: Fernando Tatis Jr. (RF), Dustin Harris (LF), Manny Machado (3B), Ty France (1B), Jackson Merrill (CF), Xander Bogaerts (SS), Salas (C), Luis Campusano (DH) and Jake Cronenworth (2B).

Salas will be the youngest player in baseball history to catch a postseason game when he makes his playoff debut at just 20 years old in this one. The Padres have a chance to punch their ticket to the NLDS after scoring eight runs during a Game 1 blowout victory on Tuesday night at Petco Park. Here’s the full lineup: Fernando Tatis Jr. (RF), Dustin Harris (LF), Manny Machado (3B), Ty France (1B), Jackson Merrill (CF), Xander Bogaerts (SS), Salas (C), Austin Hays (DH) and Jake Cronenworth (2B).

Harris topped out at 91 mph in terms of exit velocity today, but he had a couple of well-placed liners to the outfield and a groundball single. Mostly replacing Luis Rengifo, he’s hit .370/.407/.481 with 11 RBI in 60 plate appearances since joining the Padres.

Harris’s triple to right in the third would have been a homer in 29 ballparks, but it just missed in Oracle. He’s 11-for-31 with three RBI and a couple of steals since the Padres called him up last month. Since he’s currently starting against righties, he could be of use in shallow leagues next week with the Padres playing four games at Coors Field.

Harris has bounced around between a couple different organizations, hitting .233 (10-for-43) with four steals in 17 games between the White Sox and Astros earlier this season. The 27-year-old will occupy a bench role with the Padres after tearing the cover off the ball at Triple-A El Paso for the last month.

Harris heads to Triple-A El Paso as extra outfield depth for San Diego. The 27-year-old has hit .233 (10-for-43) with five homers in 52 plate appearances across 17 games between the White Sox and Astros this season.

The 26-year-old exercised the opt-out clause in his minor league deal with the White Sox and is now free to explore the open market. Harris has hit .233/.333/.302 with zero homers, five RBI and a 7/6 K/BB ratio in 52 plate appearances between the White Sox and Astros this season.

Harris was with the White Sox last month but was designated for assignment and claimed by the Astros. He was then waived and elected free agency. Now he’s back with the White Sox. The 26-year-old has hit .233/.333/.302 in 52 plate appearances with the White Sox and Astros this season.