With the Home Run Derby just weeks away, the National League home run leader has decided to sit this one out.
Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. has opted against participating in this year's event. The 22-year-old phenom cited his past shoulder issues and his team's postseason hopes as reasons to skip the event, according to Dennis Lin of The Athletic.
Tatis said he hopes to participate in the Home Run Derby multiple times in the years to come.
Tatis's decision to not partake in the festivities comes days after Blue Jays star and MLB home run leader Vladimir Guerrero Jr.