Soni highlighted Merrill at +390 as an under-the-radar homer option in the same Coors Field matchup versus Antonio Senzatela. Since returning from injury, Merrill is 4-for-8 with a homer, a double, and two RBIs across two games, showing immediate impact. With Senzatela’s eight home runs allowed in seven outings and the altitude boost, Soni believes Merrill’s mix of elite contact skills and emerging pop offers big value in a projected high-scoring environment.

Mike Maher discussed Jackson Merrill's hamstring injury and expressed cautious optimism, observing that while hamstrings can be troubling, Merrill's issue appears relatively mild. Merrill only missed a few days initially, as the Padres deliberated before eventually deciding to play it safe by putting him on the injured list. Maher anticipates a minimal IL stint, suggesting Merrill could quickly return to contributing for fantasy teams.

It's The Final Round strongly recommends targeting Jackson Merrill due to his impressive performance against pitch types prevalent in Luis Severino's arsenal. Merrill has excelled this year against four-seam fastballs (three hits in five at-bats), sinkers (batting average of .404), sweepers (.294), and changeups (.333). Severino heavily relies on his fastball (47% usage) and is notably hittable, allowing high batting averages: fastball (.272), sinker (.328), and changeup (.349). Additionally, Merrill's remarkable launch angle 'sweet spot' percentage of 50% ranks 21st among 273 qualified batters, reflecting optimal contact. Merrill also boasts hits in eight of his last nine games, presenting ideal conditions for fantasy and betting scenarios.

It's The Final Round highlighted Jackson Merrill as a consistent profitable selection in recent parlays, specifically noting successful home run betting plays on consecutive days. Merrill also comfortably cleared his hits, runs, RBIs totals, overperforming even a high threshold of 2.5 at plus odds on April 2nd. Given Merrill's demonstrated ability to exceed betting expectations, It's The Final Round strongly implied Merrill will be a featured recommendation moving forward in hits, runs, RBIs category and home run props.