The San Diego Padres announced on Tuesday that center fielder Jackson Merrill has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a right hamstring strain. In a corresponding move, the Padres promoted fellow outfielder Oscar Gonzalez from Triple-A El Paso to fill the vacated roster spot.

Merrill was off to a torrid start, pacing a Padres team that entered Tuesday tied with the Dodgers for the most wins in the majors.

All-Star center fielder Jackson Merrill has landed on the injured list a week after finalizing a $135 million, nine-year deal with the San Diego Padres.