Unfortunately, this isn’t the first time the San Diego Padres are dealing with a Fernando Tatis Jr. injury this season. On April 28, he strained his left hamstring after doing the splits in an attempt to catch a poorly-thrown ball for a force out. Tatis Jr. was sidelined for 39 days, not returning until June 6.
Now the rookie sensation is dealing with back spasms that has placed him on the 10-day Injured List. He’s staying home while the team travels to Philadelphia to play the Phillies.
In Game 3 against the Tampa Bay Rays — the first day without Tatis Jr.