Jackson Merrill batting seventh for San Diego Monday

Merrill will bat seventh and cover centerfield for San Diego Monday after sitting versus Royals lefty Cole Ragans on Sunday. Jose Azocar will move to left field, Jurickson Profar will drop to designated hitter, Manny Machado will return to third base, and Donovan Solano will take over at first base for Luis Arraez, who will miss Monday's game after suffering a shoulder injury on Sunday. Merrill has a $2,700 salary and is projected for 9.5 FanDuel points tonight.