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How the Padres COVID outbreak impacts the St. Louis Cardinals

Nolan Arenado (28) celebrates after hitting a three run home run during the third inning against the New York Mets at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports

The Cardinals are about to play against the Padres, but they will be undermanned after a COVID-19 outbreak leaves them without Fernando Tatis Jr.

In what was supposed to be a potential playoff series preview, with the St. Louis Cardinals heading to San Diego for a three-game series on Friday, it is going to be anything but that after the Padres had a COVID-19 outbreak.

The Padres will be without Fernando Tatis Jr.