Padres Lineup Shakeup: Merrill Out, Laureano on Fire!

Padres' rookie Jackson Merrill is out with an ankle injury, giving Bryce Johnson his first start in weeks! Ramón Laureano, scorching hot since the trade deadline, moves to left field and bats cleanup after his power display against the Dodgers. Facing Giants' lefty Robbie Ray, the Padres lineup sees Manny Machado at DH, José Iglesias at third, and Luis Arraez at first. Freddy Fermin catches and bats seventh, while Nestor Cortes takes the mound for the Padres in the series opener.

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