Fernando Tatis Jr.

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Fernando Tatis Jr. Could Serve As Leadoff Man

San Diego Padres shortstop/outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. could serve as the team's leadoff hitter after he serves the final 20 games of his suspension to begin the 2023 regular season. "Man, it just feels like there's a special kind of impact that he has leading off," manager Bob Melvin said. If Tatis were to lead off, he'd be followed in the batting order by outfielder Juan Soto, third baseman Manny Machado and shortstop Xander Bogaerts. That's a murderer's row at the top of the lineup for San Diego. Tatis looks completely healthy this spring after having wrist and shoulder surgeries last fall. He got off to a slow start at the plate this spring, but he finished by hitting a strong .300 (12-for-40) with a double, two home runs, seven RBI, 11 runs and three steals in 15 Cactus League games. Tatis is a must-stash in all leagues.

Mar 27 · Source via Padres Fernando Tatis Jr.

Fernando Tatis Jr. Serving As DH Monday

San Diego Padres outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. (knee) is batting third and serving as the designated hitter in Monday's Cactus League game against the San Francisco Giants and left-hander Sean Manaea. Tatis was scratched from Sunday's lineup with a left knee bruise, but obviously it's not a very serious injury. The 24-year-old superstar will be suspended for the first 20 games of the 2023 season, but he's getting his work in at camp. Tatis has struggled with his timing so far in Cactus League games, going just 2-for-19, but that shouldn't worry fantasy managers too much. He has plenty of time to get his timing at the plate back. Barring more injuries this year, the sky is the limit for Tatis, and he'll be adding outfield eligibility as well.

Mar 13 · Source via Padres Fernando Tatis Jr.

Fernando Tatis Jr. Expected To Play On Monday

San Diego Padres infielder Fernando Tatis Jr. (knee) was a late scratch from Sunday's lineup. However, manager Bob Melvin expects Tatis to return to Cactus League action on Monday. The right-hander slugger is reportedly dealing with a left knee contusion. He suffered the injury when he was hit in the knee on a pickoff throw during Saturday's game. It sounds like this is only a minor injury and Tatis is going to be fine going forward. Fantasy managers can breathe a sigh of relief as Tatis should return within the next few days.

Mar 12 · Source via Padres Fernando Tatis Jr.

Fernando Tatis Jr. Off To Slow Start In Spring

San Diego Padres superstar Fernando Tatis Jr. is feeling out of sync in the early going of spring training. Tatis is coming off surgeries on his wrist and shoulder, which could be the cause of his struggles. Due to his PED suspension, he isn't eligible to return until April 20. The 24-year-old has played in four spring training games and has yet to reach base via a hit. Padres manager Bob Melvin said, "Look it's been a while....It's just about getting him time on a baseball field, and it's all going to settle in nicely." The Padres will take it slow with Tatis and aren't in any rush to prepare him for the season. The Dominican had a disastrous 2022 season, in which he didn't set foot on the diamond at all. With the signing of shortstop Xander Bogaerts, Tatis will likely shift to the outfield, where he has some quality playing experience. In 2021, he slashed .282/.364/.611 with a 166 OPS+ and 42 home runs.

Mar 8 · Source via Padres Fernando Tatis Jr.

Fernando Tatis Jr. To Make Spring Debut Tuesday

San Diego Padres shortstop/outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. will serve as the designated hitter in his Cactus League debut on Tuesday against the San Francisco Giants, according to manager Bob Melvin. Tatis didn't play at all in 2022 due to a fractured wrist and an 80-game suspension for violating the league's policy on performance-enhancing drugs. He also had another surgery on his left shoulder last year, but the 24-year-old phenom is fully healthy now and getting ramped up for the 2023 campaign. He will sit out the first 20 games of the season, but after that he's expected to return to a full-time role in right field. Despite the fact that he'll miss the first couple weeks of the season to finish off his suspension, Tatis has one of the highest ceilings in fantasy if he can play a full season.

Feb 27 · Source via Padres Fernando Tatis Jr.

Fernando Tatis Jr. Could Play Next Week

San Diego Padres shortstop/outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. (shoulder, wrist) is hopeful to get back on the field as early as next week, according to manager Bob Melvin. The 24-year-old has progressed to taking live batting practice earlier this week. The team believes he could make his Cactus League debut as early as Tuesday. The right-handed slugger didn't play at all last season due to injuries and a suspension for testing positive for a performance-enhancing substance. Tatis won't be eligible to play until April 20 due to his ongoing suspension. When healthy, Tatis is a superstar, but there could certainly be some rust considering he hasn't played in a full season.

Feb 25 · Source via Padres Fernando Tatis Jr.

Fernando Tatis Jr. Says His Shoulder Is 100%

San Diego Padres shortstop/outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. (shoulder, wrist) said his shoulder is 100 percent healthy. "It's just locked in. I feel like it's not going to come out anymore and it feels really secure. It just feels right," Tatis said. In addition to having surgery on his left shoulder, the 24-year-old phenom also had multiple surgeries to fix a fractured left wrist. He's looked great so far in spring training, but he'll have to miss the first 20 games of the 2023 to finish off his suspension for performance-enhancing drugs. Barring any setbacks with his shoulder or wrist, though, Tatis should be able to hit the ground running in late April when he makes his season debut. With added eligibility in the outfield coming, he'll be even more attractive to fantasy managers. His fantasy stock for 2023 continues to rise, and RotoBaller has him ranked No. 24 overall.

Feb 16 · Source via Padres Fernando Tatis Jr.

Latest On Padres' Outfield Plans

In comments to reporters (including Kevin Acee of the San Diego Post-Tribune), manager Bob Melvin confirmed his plans for the Padres’ outfield in 2023. After spending all of 2021 and 2022 in right field, superstar Juan Soto will be shifting back to left field, where he spent most of the 2018-20 seasons, for the upcoming…

Feb 14 · MLB Trade Rumors Padres Jose Azocar Xander Bogaerts Matt Carpenter Brandon Dixon Trent Grisham Juan Soto Fernando Tatis Jr.

Fernando Tatis Jr. Open To Any Position

When San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. was asked what position he'll play in 2023, he said: "Gotta talk to my manager," while adding that he's open to playing any position after the Padres signed shortstop Xander Bogaerts this offseason. Tatis also said he's been working at both outfield and infield as he prepares for the upcoming season. The 24-year-old superstar missed all of 2022 due to a fractured wrist and a suspension for performance-enhancing drugs. He was cleared resume swinging a bat in early January and is expected to take part in spring training. Despite the fact that he'll miss the first 20 games to close out his suspension, Tatis will continue to have sky-high expectations, even after missing all of 2022.

Feb 4 · Source via Padres Fernando Tatis Jr.

Fernando Tatis Jr. Opens Up About Lost Season

Fernando Tatis Jr. had an absolutely dismal 2022. He missed the first half of the year following March surgery to repair a left wrist fracture sustained in an offseason motorcycle accident and then got popped for an 80-game performance-enhancing drug suspension just as he was preparing to return to the Padres’ active roster in August.…

Jan 29 · MLB Trade Rumors Padres Fernando Tatis Jr.

Fernando Tatis Jr. Takes Swings Thursday

San Diego Padres shortstop/outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. (shoulder, wrist) took swings in the batting cages on Thursday. Tatis was cleared to resume baseball activities on Jan. 6 and is expected to be ready for the start of spring training after missing all of the 2022 season due to a fractured wrist and a suspension for performance-enhancing drugs. The 24-year-old superstar will miss the first 20 games of the 2023 season to close out his suspension, but he's expected to be ready to go late in the first month of the season and will once again have high expectations despite missing all of 2022. Tatis is expected to move to the outfield this year due to the addition of Xander Bogaerts, so he will gain outfield eligibility for fantasy managers. Despite a lost season, he will be a top-five fantasy middle infielder in upcoming drafts.

Jan 27 · Source via Padres Fernando Tatis Jr.

Fernando Tatis Jr. Cleared To Resume Baseball Activities

San Diego Padres shortstop/outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. (shoulder, wrist) has been cleared to resume baseball activities this weekend, according to a team source. Tatis is recovering from multiple surgeries in 2022. He had surgery on a partially torn labrum in his left shoulder in September and has had two surgeries on the scaphoid bone in his left wrist, with the latest one coming in October. The 24-year-old isn't eligible to return from his suspension until April 20, but he's expected to be ready for spring training. Tatis hasn't played since the end of 2021 and it's unclear exactly where he'll be playing defensively in 2023 after the addition of shortstop Xander Bogaerts. The young superstar has incredible upside when healthy, but even coming off multiple surgeries and a lost season in 2022, Tatis will be an early-round risk/reward fantasy commodity.

Jan 6 · Source via Padres Fernando Tatis Jr.

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