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Fernando Tatis Jr. Leaves Game With Possible Shoulder Injury

By Mark Polishuk | June 19, 2021 at 10:09pm CDT

10:09PM: Tatis was removed for precautionary reasons, Padres manager Jayce Tingler told The Athletic’s Dennis Lin and other reporters after the game.  “We feel like we’re in a fairly decent position.  The trainers think (his shoulder is) nowhere near where it’s been earlier on in the year,” Tingler said.

8:32PM: Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. left tonight’s game in the top of the fifth inning after appearing to hurt his shoulder.  According to Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune (Twitter link), Tatis seemed “to jar his left shoulder diving for a ball” off the bat of Reds outfielder Tyler Naquin.  Tatis left the field after a visit from the team trainer.

More will be known after the game, though any sort of shoulder problem is of particular concern given that Tatis is already playing with a slight labrum tear in that same left shoulder.  Tatis suffered the tear while taking a big swing during an at-bat early in April, though what seemed like a very serious injury at the time resulted in only a minimal 10-day stint on the injured list.

It could be that the Padres were simply being as cautious as possible in removing Tatis at the first sign of any shoulder discomfort, and this current issue might not require another IL visit at all for the star shortstop.  Needless to say, any sort of absence for Tatis would be a blow to San Diego given the fantastic numbers (.285/.364/.675 with 22 home runs) that he has posted over 231 plate appearances this season.  Tatis entered Saturday as the NL leader in homers, RBI (50), and OPS, while his .677 slugging percentage was leading all MLB hitters.

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  1. The Baseball Fan (Doesn’t like the Cubs)

    11 months ago

    Uh oh. The bad contract disease hits young talents too. Some things you just can’t do in baseball without bad luck

    Reply
    • Francys01

      11 months ago

      Oh no not again, hopefully he’s alright.

      Reply
    • Lieb

      11 months ago

      Bad contract? You want to overreact some more? Lmao

      Reply
      • Fever Pitch Guy

        11 months ago

        Yeah it’s way too soon to label it a bad contract. More appropriate to call it a risky contract, considering the dollar amount and length for a guy who hadn’t even played the equivalent of a full season yet.

        Reply
        • truthlemonade

          11 months ago

          He has played more than the equivalent of a full season.

        • PadresRocker

          11 months ago

          Actually, he HAS played the equivalent of a full season and recently eclipsed that 162 mark.

        • RemovePitcherWinsFromTheRecordBooks

          11 months ago

          I know this is nitpicky on my part, but he said “hadn’t.” Not “hasn’t. At the time of him signing the extension he had yet to eclipse 162 games played.

        • hiflew

          11 months ago

          And it only took him 3+ years to get that full season complete, so I guess all is well.

        • I Beg To Differ

          11 months ago

          Hard to reach 162+ in 2 years when your 2nd year they only play 60 games total. But hey, math is hard for people.

        • hiflew

          11 months ago

          Considering that there were 222 regular season games played in those 2 years, it really wasn’t that hard for most to get to 162. But as you said, math is hard for some people.

        • Fever Pitch Guy

          11 months ago

          Thanks.

          And no, it’s not nitpicky. There’s nothing wrong with pointing out actual mistakes, but anybody who does should make darn sure before accusing others of being wrong. Several people here falsely accused me of being wrong, that’s quite disturbing. People with reading comprehension issues who rush to be confrontational are the epitome of what’s wrong with society today. Thoughts and prayers for our future.

        • whormongr

          11 months ago

          I am not defending the contract but, can you show me a player that played 162 in 2020?

        • I Beg To Differ

          11 months ago

          Regular 2020, 2nd year- has a chance to reach 162+ based off 89 games played 1st year

          Shortened 2020, 2nd year- no chance to reach 162+ based off 89 games played 1st year

          Yup. Math is hard for you. Glad you admit it. Your reading ability isn’t much better. Now you know what you need to work on.

        • truthlemonade

          11 months ago

          Ugh, you could have been more clear. Anyway, from 2019-2020, Tatis had played in 143 games for 629 plate appearances. Full season.

    • Begone Spenglerd (parody)

      11 months ago

      Bad Baseball Fan is a bad contract. Avoid at all costs. What a loser.

      Reply
      • RemovePitcherWinsFromTheRecordBooks

        11 months ago

        @Begone Spenglerd (parody) why do you change your username and have conversations with yourself Tipsy McStagger aka trillaryhump16 aka AustinKearnsIsNotGod?

        Reply
  2. Fever Pitch Guy

    11 months ago

    Thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery.

    Reply
    • sn0048

      11 months ago

      You should change your name to ‘Thoughts and Prayers Guy’ since you’re so into it.
      Please send some thoughts and prayers my way. I broke a toe while playing with my nephew.

      Reply
      • Fever Pitch Guy

        11 months ago

        Sent! I like your suggestion about the name change, but I don’t want to make it about me. I’m just glad it seems to help every player who has been dealing with injury or illness.

        Reply
  3. LarryJ4

    11 months ago

    Injury prone! The next Giancarlo Stanton everyone! Starting as your ss/dh/IL for YOUR NEW YORK YANKEES!

    Reply
  4. itstimefordodgersbaseball

    11 months ago

    That sucks. Hopefully he gets back by the next series against the Dodgers cause that match up is best and most enjoyable with both teams at full strength. Big names hitting the IL left and right

    Reply
  5. MetsFan22

    11 months ago

    This guy is made out of glass. Mets fans deal with it with Nimmo. Obviously tatis is way better. That makes this worse. I hope it not serious bc this kid could play. When not facing Degrom lol.

    Reply
  6. Nuanced Jamesian

    11 months ago

    THEY SHOULDN’T ALLOW STARS LIKE THIS TO FIELD!!!!!!!!!

    Reply
    • daruba

      11 months ago

      “They shouldn’t let good baseball players play baseball!!!!!!!!”

      Reply
      • Nuanced Jamesian

        11 months ago

        ONLY OLD-TIMEY PLAYERS WHO AREN’T AS GOOD AS TODAY’S ATHLETES SHOULD BE ABLE TO PLAY BASEBALL!!!!!!

        Reply
        • hiflew

          11 months ago

          They had just as much talent back then, they just didn’t have access to all the modern technology/medical equipment/nutrition as current athletes.. Put any of these modern athletes in 1920 without their strength training, GNC supplements, nutritionists, and even antibiotics and see how athletic they are.

          It’s not about any generation being better than another, because you can’t really judge because times change. People today are no smarter than people in 1890, they just have access to phones that give them the answers now.

        • Nuanced Jamesian

          11 months ago

          Agree in toto – except they can keep the strength training, GNC, et al, and Christy Mathewson would still carve ’em up and win 373 against them, though he might struggle against a (very) few of them.

        • Begone Spenglerd (parody)

          11 months ago

          Bullsh*t. In the 1920s it was all white dudes. Mostly people born in the USA aside from a European here and there. There wasn’t the talent then as there is today. What a stupid, racist comment to make. Today there are black players, Latino players from all over the globe, Asian players from all over, etc.

          In fact, I think all stats BEFORE 1947 should contain asterisks as it was a white supremacist sport until then (and after but slowly less so).

        • Nuanced Jamesian

          11 months ago

          hahahahahahaha good one dude!

        • hiflew

          11 months ago

          If you have nothing of value to bring to the conversation other than calling me a racist when I said nothing about race at all, then just go away. I have not one word to say to you or hear from you.

        • eephus11

          11 months ago

          Past generations also had to have a supplemental job because they weren’t independently wealthy off of their first signing bonus.

        • nutznboltz

          11 months ago

          Begone the phrase “ a bunch of white dudes” isn’t racist?

        • nutznboltz

          11 months ago

          Sorry,”all white dudes.”

    • tad2b13

      11 months ago

      Another reason for the universal designated fielder.

      Reply
      • Nuanced Jamesian

        11 months ago

        EXACTLY!

        Reply
  7. Buzz Saw

    11 months ago

    The guy is super talented and plays hurt often. Try playing through a labrum tear, or any kind of tear. Not a Padres fan but I enjoy watching him play and if the Padres didn’t dish out the dough someone else would have, albeit probably not as long. If you’re a team that has struggled for years (think Baltimore or Pittsburgh) and don’t overpay for a young talented player, you are going to continue to lose fans, because players like Tatis help fill stadiums (pre-pandemic reference). Having Machado helps too.

    Reply
    • whormongr

      11 months ago

      No one would have dished it out because it was an extension. When he hit the market in a few years he may have been able to cash in or not, injuries could have made people shy away- you just never know

      Reply
  8. sufferfortribe 2

    11 months ago

    Like I said before…..Mr Fragile.

    Reply
    • Dotnet22

      11 months ago

      Must be Italian.

      Reply
      • tad2b13

        11 months ago

        Ha, excellent reference.

        Reply
      • sufferfortribe 2

        11 months ago

        Classic!

        Reply
  9. RemovePitcherWinsFromTheRecordBooks

    11 months ago

    All around me are familiar faces…

    Reply
    • Dotnet22

      11 months ago

      It’s a mad world.

      Reply
  10. Hudson6

    11 months ago

    He has full range of motion in the shoulder. He is fine.

    Reply
    • RJNarvick

      11 months ago

      Thanks for the update doc. Wait weren’t you the one that told me it was just a slight forearm strain? Next time out I threw 17 pitches and ended up at Andrews firm for a TJS!

      Reply
      • Hudson6

        11 months ago

        Actually I watched the game. As he was walking off the field and he rotates his shoulder through a full 360° rotation with no pain. I don’t know or care about your Tommy John surgery.

        Reply
  11. Scutarointherain

    11 months ago

    Even as a Giants fan, it’s fun to watch Tatis play. He loves the game, engages with fans and opponents, and he seems like a great teammate. I hope he gets back soon and this left shoulder isn’t too problematic. I also hope certain commenters never get injured while enthusiastically entertaining us … only to be insulted by dudes whose legs fall asleep commenting on the John.

    Reply
  12. chicagofan1978

    11 months ago

    Oh good lord

    Reply
  13. Lloyd Emerson

    11 months ago

    I want to see someone get removed for an impossible shoulder injury. What a clickbait headline.

    Reply
  14. Halo11Fan

    11 months ago

    He may be nice guy and he is incredibly talented but those The Show commercials make him appear to be an obnoxious jerk. His agent didn’t do him any favors.

    He has less than 1000 ABs and he thinks he’s changed the game? Man, what a doofus.

    Reply
    • Arthur Morgan

      11 months ago

      He is an obnoxious jerk and a d-bag.

      Reply
      • RemovePitcherWinsFromTheRecordBooks

        11 months ago

        Well since you know him personally and everything…

        Reply
        • Halo11Fan

          11 months ago

          I’m just saying those commercials are really bad. They did not do him any favors.

        • Begone Spenglerd (parody)

          11 months ago

          Anyone else want to join the white-dude-cry-and-complain-party? New topic. Triscuits with salsa? Too ethnic or just enough Anglo to pass?

    • sufferfortribe 2

      11 months ago

      Agreed! My first thought after watching the commercial was, way to disrespect a larger part of the fan base. Especially coming from someone who really hasn’t proven squat yet. What a punk.

      Reply
  15. bbatardo

    11 months ago

    He’ll probably sit tomorrow and come ready for Dodger series.

    Reply
  16. JerryBird

    11 months ago

    Its Déjà vu all over again!

    Reply
  17. LazingLeopard

    11 months ago

    In actually surprised there was only one obvious troll and a couple of dozen over reaction comments before any announcement with the eventual and pragmatic result of day to day and back for the Dodgers.

    Reply
  18. ChunkyMonkey

    11 months ago

    Watch the padres rush him back for the Dodgers Series.

    Reply
    • I Beg To Differ

      11 months ago

      Worked out well last time they supposedly rushed him back.

      8 for 18, 5 home runs, 9 runs.

      Reply
  19. YankeesBleacherCreature

    11 months ago

    Crap! Wrong room guys. Please proceed with your haters anonymous meeting.

    Reply
  20. cryptonerd

    11 months ago

    Tatis has had shoulder issues all year but Preller has his foot on gas.
    I’m surprised they’re so aggressive with him, this early in the season.
    No rest for big contracts, I guess.

    Reply
    • LazingLeopard

      11 months ago

      Why the kid gloves? This year is part of his career as well. He can have corrective surgery in the off season for the labrum and haven’t you ever jammed a thumb or joint?

      Not exactly long term concern there.

      Reply
      • cryptonerd

        11 months ago

        The shoulder is extremely important for a SS.
        I would want my team to be more cautious, with injured stars under a long contract.
        Hopefully you’re right, and he can continue playing without long term issues.

        Reply
  21. nutznboltz

    11 months ago

    I feel sorry for those of you that always look for something to say negative about Tatis. His contract was a mistake,he is too fragile, his commercials make him look stupid yada yada yada. Hope it makes you all feel better about yourselves. I choose to look at how humble he is, how the community absolutely loves him, how he is beloved by his teammates, his love for the game,how hard he plays the game and the buzz he brings to the ballpark wherever he is. He is an amazing talent on and off the field. He plays through injuries and is a role model for kids. How miserable it must be to always look for the negative in people.

    Reply
    • PadresRocker

      11 months ago

      You are right on the money. I feel exactly the same, obviously. Here’s something to consider. I see it somewhat as other fans’ jealousy that he’s not on their team. I’m glad he belongs to San Diego, period.

      Reply
      • nutznboltz

        11 months ago

        PR, I don’t think you can find one true Padre fan that has negative things to say against Tatis. I’ve been a fan since they played their first game. I can’t think of a more popular player with the fans other than Tony Gwynn. I can’t think of anyone even close. You could mention players like Hoffman,Winfield, Peavy, Roberto Alomar,Randy Jones,Benito Santiago,Nate Colbert,Steve Garvey,Manny Machado, Ozzie Smith,Tim Flannery etc, but none of the above are even close.

        Reply
        • Brewer88

          11 months ago

          despite the minority of jealous haters (who emerge here every time he’s in the headlines), the truth is that Tatis has become one of the most beloved and respected players in baseball, and by fans across the world.. His joy for the game and spectacular play reminds me of Griffey Jr in his early years. I’m a Giants fan first and foremost, but I grew up in San Diego watching Colbert and Gaston and Jones and Tony, and I have to admit I’m drawn to really liking this team again, not just because they’re good but because of their personalities, and the awesome greatness of Tatis – he’s a must watch, and every bit deserving of being the face of MLB

  22. KozmosTerezniak

    11 months ago

    It thought the Padres were honing in on the root cause of the shoulder issue with his swing.

    I don’t watch Tatis everyday, but has he gone back to the one hand finish instead two hands? Is that why this shoulder issue is coming up again?

    He seems really young to have chronic shoulder issues.
    Do you think he needs to tone down on the violence in his swing?

    Reply
    • Brewer88

      11 months ago

      He tweeked the shoulder joint while diving for a ball at SS, not swinging. He does seem to be controlling his swing now – keeping both hands on the bat through the follow-through

      Reply
  23. nutznboltz

    11 months ago

    He has a slightly torn labrum, so certain things will always be a problem this year. He has changed his swing and now slides feet first to compensate. Doubt his shoulder will be 100% at any time this season. With that being said,it’s amazing what he has been able to accomplish this season;however, some will find fault in anything he does. Says more about them than Fernando.

    Reply
  24. me 8

    11 months ago

    Make off glass

    Reply
    • Hudson6

      11 months ago

      Whatever you do with glass in the privacy of your own home is your business.

      Reply
      • nutznboltz

        11 months ago

        3 hr’s last night. Looks like all of you that said they rushed him back were right as usual. LOL

        Reply

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