The San Diego Padres had to make a tough decision recently, as they placed star outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. on the 10-day injured list due to a right femoral stress reaction. This injury came after Tatis was hit by a pitch near his left elbow during a game against the Milwaukee Brewers. Although he could have continued to play through his quad discomfort, the team decided that rest was necessary for his recovery.
Manager Mike Shildt mentioned that Tatis had been available to take an at-bat in the last couple of days, but his performance was starting to be compromised by the injury. The team is unsure about when Tatis will be able to return to the field, leaving fans and the organization anxious about his recovery timeline.
Tatis, a former All-Star, has been a key player for the Padres this season, batting .279 with 14 home runs and 36 RBIs in 80 games. Since entering the majors in 2019, he has been a consistent performer for the team, with a career .280 batting average, 120 home runs, and 309 RBIs. His absence will surely be felt on the field, but the team is optimistic about his eventual return.
In addition to Tatis’ injury, the Padres also announced that pitcher Yu Darvish will miss his scheduled start due to elbow inflammation. Darvish has been working on his recovery from a groin strain and recently made a rehab start at High-A Fort Wayne. The team is being cautious with Darvish to ensure he is fully healthy before returning to the mound.
To fill the void left by Tatis and Darvish, the Padres made some roster moves by recalling rookie Adam Mazur from Triple-A El Paso to start in the upcoming game against the Washington Nationals. They also brought in infielder Eguy Rosario and outfielder Bryce Johnson from Triple-A. Additionally, the team decided to send right-hander Jhony Brito and outfielder Jose Azocar to Triple-A to make room for the new additions.
Overall, the Padres are facing some challenges with key players dealing with injuries, but they are confident in their depth and ability to overcome these obstacles. Fans will be eagerly waiting for updates on Tatis and Darvish’s recoveries, hoping to see them back in action soon to help the team in their playoff push.