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Fantasy impact of Merrill's return, Bogaerts to IL

September 2, 2025 04:37 PM

With Jackson Merrill returning from injury and Xander Bogaerts likely out for the remainder of the season, Eric Samulski dives into the resulting ripple effects for the San Diego Padres and fantasy managers.

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