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Fernando Tatis Jr. suspended 80 games for PED usage

Major League Baseball News: MLB has announced the suspension of San Diego Padres SS Fernando Tatis Jr. for 80 games without pay after testing positive for a performance-enhancing substance in violation of MLB’s Joint Drug Prevention and Treatment Program.

This is a stunning development for the Padres who sold the farm to land Juan Soto at the trade deadline with the hopes of making a run at the World Series.

BREAKING: Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. violated Major League Baseball’s performance-enhancing drug policy and is facing a suspension, sources familiar with the situation told ESPN.