Fernando Tatis Jr. is back for the San Diego Padres and playing a new position.
The Padres phenom returned from the 10-day IL on Sunday and made the starting lineup, but not at shortstop, the only position he has played as a major leaguer. Instead, the Padres had him in right field while super-utility man Jake Cronenworth took shortstop.
It is the first time Tatis has played right field as a professional, including appearances in the majors, minors and Dominican winter league.
The change in position for Tatis had been reported to be in the works after he was seen shagging fly balls in the outfield and is likely intended to decrease his risk of re-injury.