San Diego Padres outfielder Jose Azocar is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals.

San Diego Padres infielder Jackson Merrill is starting Saturday in the team's game against the San Francisco Giants.

San Diego Padres outfielder Jose Azocar is in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the San Francisco Giants.

San Diego Padres infielder/outfielder Jackson Merrill will start in center field for the season-opening series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, reports Jon Morosi of MLB Network.

San Diego Padres rookie infielder Jackson Merrill will travel to South Korea for the season-opening Seoul Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers on March 20 and 21, per manager Mike Shildt.