Fernando Tatis Jr. Hits Fourth Homer Of Postseason Tuesday
San Diego Padres outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. continued his torrid offensive postseason in Tuesday's National League Division Series Game 3 6-5 win over the Dodgers. Tatis Jr. went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run. The 25-year-old capped off a six-run second inning, obliterating an 0-2 Walker Buehler fastball into the left-field seats. Tatis Jr. put together a solid offensive regular season and has been on fire in the postseason, batting .556 with four HR and seven RBI in 18 at-bats. The Padres' lineup has performed well throughout the playoffs as well, making Tatis Jr. a standout DFS play.
Fernando Tatis Jr. Stays Red Hot, Collects Three Extra-Base Hits
San Diego Padres outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. bashed two homers en route to a 10-2 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 2 of the NLDS on Sunday. Tatis finished the game 3-for-4 with a double, two homers, three runs scored, and three RBI. Not a bad day at the office. He was also hit by a pitch by Jack Flaherty after homering and doubling off him, which caused some fireworks. The Dodgers can't seem to get Tatis out, as he has gone 5-for-8 in the first two games of this series and is now sitting at a ridiculous 9-for-14 in the playoffs as a whole. He is making an early bid for playoff MVP, although there is obviously a long way to go yet.
Fernando Tatis Jr. Powers Offense In Game 1 With Homer
San Diego Padres outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. got things started in Tuesday's wild-card Game 1 4-0 win against the Braves. Tatis Jr. went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and a walk. The 25-year-old wasted no time getting the offense going, launching a first-inning AJ Smith-Shawver first-pitch fastball deep into the left-field seats to ignite the Padres faithful. Tatis Jr. had another overall successful regular season, slashing .276/.340/.492 with 21 HR, 61 runs scored, 49 RBI, and 11 stolen bases in 438 plate appearances. He has only reached 600 plate appearances once in his career, but there is no doubt that Tatis Jr. is one of fantasy's best offensive options on a game-by-game basis.
Fernando Tatis Jr. Back From Injured List And Starting On Monday
The San Diego Padres activated outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. (thigh) from the 60-day injured list on Monday, and he's starting in right field and batting second in the series opener at Petco Park against the Detroit Tigers and left-hander Tyler Holton. Tatis has spent the last 72 days on the IL due to a stress reaction in his right femur (thigh bone). The 25-year-old All-Star played with the injury almost the entire first three months of the season and was the team leader with 14 home runs while also ranking 13th in the National League with an .821 OPS at the time he was put on the IL. Tatis had been taking live at-bats at the team's spring training complex in Arizona against minor-leaguers before his activation, but he still could have some rest days in the near future to ease him back in. But when he's in the lineup for the Friars, he's a must-start in fantasy lineups.
San Diego Padres outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. (thigh) continues to rehab in Arizona at the team's spring training complex and is now ready to face live pitching as he continues his progression, according to manager Mike Shildt. Details have been pretty scarce on Tatis since he landed on the injured list back in late June due to a stress reaction in his thigh, but he has begun baseball activities and could be cleared to go on a minor-league rehab assignment soon once he starts facing live pitching. Barring a setback, the 25-year-old superstar should be able to return to right field in San Diego at some point in September, but he's quickly running out of time to make an impact for his fantasy managers. Tatis is a must-start in all fantasy lineups when he's active, even though he might have to shake off some rust when he returns. He was hitting .279 (86-for-308) with 14 homers, 36 RBI and eight steals at the time of his injury.
San Diego Padres outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. (thigh) took batting practice ahead of Friday's series opener against the visiting New York Mets at Petco Park. Tatis remains uncertain when he'll be back with the Padres, but the belief is that he'll be able to get back into San Diego's lineup during the second half of September. Although it's unclear when he'll go on a minor-league rehab assignment, multiple sources say the plan is for him to face live pitching at some point next week. The 25-year-old superstar is finally beginning to make some significant strides in his recovery from a right femoral stress reaction, and he should be able to help out during the fantasy postseason in the next couple of weeks. Tatis is slashing .279/.354/.468 with 14 home runs, 36 RBI, 50 runs scored, and eight stolen bases across 308 at-bats (80 games) this year.
San Diego Padres outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. (thigh) ran some sprints at Petco Park before the series opener on Thursday against the New York Mets for the first time since he went on the injured list with a stress reaction in his thigh in June. Tatis estimates that he ran at about 70 percent intensity. The Padres have been pretty tight-lipped about Tatis' rehab, and there remains no timetable for him to start a minor-league rehab assignments, so the 25-year-old All-Star isn't going to rejoin the Padres until sometime in September, possibly mid-September. Tatis is a difference-maker both in real life for the Friars and for fantasy managers when he's on the field, so he should remain stashed in an IL spot in all leagues. The Dominican superstar was hitting a strong .279/.354/.468 with an .821 OPS, 14 home runs, 36 RBI and eight stolen bases in 308 at-bats at the time of his injury.
Fernando Tatis Jr. Taking Next Steps In Recovery, Remains Without Timetable
San Diego Padres outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. (thigh, quadriceps) has begun going through baseball activities, including long toss, but remains without a timetable. Manager Mike Shildt expressed that the 25-year-old is "taking those next steps" but did not suggest any potential return window. However, Shildt did note that when he ramps up, he will get ready quickly. Tatis hit the 10-day injured list last June and was eventually shifted to the 60-day IL due to a femoral stress reaction. Before the injury, the budding star was enjoying a nice season as he boasted a .279/.354/.468 line with 14 home runs and eight stolen bases. He posted an elite 13.9% barrel rate and 53.8% hard-hit rate. Fantasy managers should continue to stash Tatis on their injured reserve, as he could push your team over the edge if he returns sometime next month.
The San Diego Padres still don't have a specific timetable for outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr.'s (thigh) return from the 10-day injured list. "We expect him to be back. Exactly when? That's something we've still got to get more information from our doctors. But every report I've gotten has been really positive," general manager A.J. Preller said recently. Tatis had an MRI exam during the All-Star break, which showed enough healing that he was cleared for light baseball activities, including swinging and running. However, he has yet to go on a minor-league rehab assignment as he works his way back from a right femoral stress reaction in his leg. The 25-year-old was put on the IL on June 24 and should be able to return before the end of August, but when exactly that will be is unknown. Fantasy managers must keep the All-Star outfielder stashed everywhere.
San Diego Padres outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. (quadriceps) had an MRI exam this week that showed the progress in healing that the Padres were hoping for. Tatis can now continue to incrementally increase his baseball activity and has already started playing catch and swinging a bat. The 25-year-old All-Star is trying to recover from a femoral stress reaction in his right quad. Currently, there is no timetable for his return to the Padres lineup, and fantasy managers shouldn't be surprised if he doesn't return until August. Running full speed will be the last obstacle that Tatis must clear before he's reinstated from the injured list, and it's unclear if he'll require a minor-league rehab assignment before coming back. Obviously, Tatis is a must-stash player in all fantasy formats. Until he returns, Bryce Johnson and David Peralta will continue to form a platoon in right field for the Friars.
