SAN DIEGO — San Diego Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. came out of Friday night’s game against Milwaukee two innings after suffering a bruised left triceps when he was hit by a pitch.
Tatis was hit by former Padres pitcher Colin Rea with two outs in the third. He went down on one knee in pain and was checked by a trainer. Tatis ran the bases and took his position in right field for the next two innings. When his turn in the batting order came up in the fifth, he was replaced by pinch-hitter Tyler Wade.
Tatis hit a 446-foot home run in Thursday night’s 7-6 win in the series opener. It was his team-high 14th.
San Diego Padres’ star shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. was forced to exit the game against the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday night after being hit by a pitch on his left triceps. The incident occurred in the third inning when Brewers pitcher Brandon Woodruff’s fastball struck Tatis on his arm, causing him to immediately drop to the ground in pain.
Tatis was visibly shaken up by the impact and was attended to by team trainers before ultimately being removed from the game. The 22-year-old slugger has been one of the most exciting players in baseball this season, leading the league in home runs and stolen bases while also playing stellar defense at shortstop.
The Padres have not provided an official update on Tatis’ condition following the game, but initial reports suggest that he suffered a bruised left triceps as a result of the hit by pitch. While the injury does not appear to be serious, it is unclear how much time Tatis may miss as a result.
Losing Tatis for any amount of time would be a significant blow to the Padres, who are currently in the thick of a tight playoff race in the National League. Tatis has been a key contributor to the team’s success this season and his absence would leave a noticeable void in their lineup.
Despite the setback, Padres fans can take solace in the fact that Tatis has shown a remarkable ability to bounce back from injuries in the past. Earlier this season, he missed time due to a shoulder injury but was able to return to the lineup relatively quickly and continue his torrid pace at the plate.
As for now, all eyes will be on Tatis’ status in the coming days as the Padres look to navigate through a crucial stretch of games without their superstar shortstop. Hopefully, Tatis will make a speedy recovery and be back on the field in no time, thrilling fans with his electrifying play once again.