ATLANTA —
Caution will reign with Fernando Tatis Jr.
The Padres on Tuesday decided to shut down their budding superstar shortstop for at least another eight days. A source confirmed they will place the 20-year-old on the 10-day injured list.
Tatis appeared to be walking without issue on Monday night, and indications from those familiar with how he was responding after injuring his hamstring on Sunday were that he would be playing soon. But the team decided to give the player who has contributed more than any other to their struggling offense plenty of time to rest.