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The Los Angeles Dodgers are sending out their big three this weekend: Walker Buehler, Clayton Kershaw and Trevor Bauer. The San Diego Padres are countering with the return of slugging superstar shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr.
San Diego officially activated their young infielder off the 10-day IL ahead of Friday’s series opener against the NL West-leading Dodgers, adding one of the game’s most dynamic talents into the mix far ahead of when many expected him back.
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In early April, Tatis Jr. took a vicious swing and dislocated his shoulder in the process.