This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/padres as Padres' Jackson Merrill Expresses Frustration Over Latest Injury. The San Diego Padres placed center fielder Jackson Merrill on the injured list on Saturday after he missed five games in a row.

Infielder Will Wagner is replacing center fielder Jackson Merrill (ankle) on the Padres’ active roster. He was called up before Sunday’s 1:10 p.m. start against the Dodgers (Padres.TV), but is not in the lineup for the series finale.

The San Diego Padres have been without Jackson Merrill thanks to a nagging lower body issue, and gave the star some time to fully recover.