San Diego Padres right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. will be activated from the 60-Day Injured List ahead of tonight’s home game against the Detroit Tigers. He will bat second and play right field in his return. Tatis Jr. has been out since June 21 due to a stress reaction in his right thigh. Despite his absence, the Padres have performed well, improving from a .500 record when he was injured to 17 games above .500.
Before the injury, Tatis Jr. was named a 2024 MLB All-Star, posting a .279 average with 14 home runs and 36 RBI over 80 games. His return could be pivotal for the Padres as they aim to finish the regular season strong and prepare for a potential deep playoff run.
Fernando Tatis Jr. began his career with the San Diego Padres in 2019 and has quickly become one of the league’s standout players. He is a two-time MLB All-Star (2021, 2024), a two-time Silver Slugger Award recipient (2020, 2021), and earned the Platinum Glove in 2023. Tatis Jr. has also placed in the top five of NL MVP voting twice and finished third in the 2019 Rookie of the Year race, narrowly missing out to New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso. Over his career, he has a .280 batting average with 120 home runs.
Fernando Tatis Jr. will be activated from the IL today, per @sdutKevinAcee pic.twitter.com/CCCpdNJ4iD
— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) September 2, 2024
San Diego Padres Season Overview
The Padres (78-61) are currently third in the National League West and hold the second National League Wild Card spot. Their offense is among the league’s best, leading in batting average, ranking 12th in home runs, and sixth in runs scored. Key contributors include First Baseman Luis Arraez, who is fifth in the league with a .309 average, and Third Baseman Manny Machado, who leads the team in home runs and RBI.
On the pitching side, the Padres have had an average season. They are 14th in ERA, third in strikeouts, and 19th in opposing batting average. The pitching staff is led by Starting Pitcher Dylan Cease, who ranks in the top ten for wins and WHIP and is tied for the league lead in strikeouts, and Closer Robert Suarez, who is fourth in the league with 30 saves.
Upcoming Schedule
The Padres will start a three-game series against the Detroit Tigers tonight. With their strong performance over the past few months and the return of one of their top players, they are well-positioned for a strong finish to the regular season.
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