San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. (wrist) took an important step in his recovery from a fractured left wrist on Monday when he made throws across the diamond for about 30 minutes prior to the game against the Cincinnati Reds. Tatis had surgery on March 16 to fix a fractured scaphoid bone in his left wrist. The surgery came with a recovery timetable of roughly three months. He's yet to be able to put a glove on his fielding hand and is currently wearing a brace. Tatis said that he thinks he's ahead of schedule, but the Padres won't know whether that's the case until he starts swinging a bat. Until he returns, Ha-Seong Kim and prospect CJ Abrams will continue splitting time at shortstop.

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. (wrist) expects to swing a bat in around three weeks, and we will know more then about when he might return. Tatis said he already feels ahead of schedule. "I know my body," Tatis said. The 23-year-old superstar won't make his season debut until sometime in June after having surgery to fix a fractured left wrist in mid-March, so fantasy managers will have to remain patient. Until he's back, the Padres will continue to mix and match at shortstop with Ha-Seong Kim and top prospect CJ Abrams. Because of Abrams' elite speed, he has a bit more fantasy appeal with Tatis sidelined.

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. (wrist) is undergoing surgery on his fractured left wrist on Wednesday. The 23-year-old superstar shortstop is expected to need up to three months to recover from the injury that was initially sustained in the offseason when he crashed his motorcycle. The Padres are expected to use Ha-Seong Kim as the regular shortstop to begin the year in Tatis' absence, making him more attractive in fantasy leagues. However, top shortstop prospect C.J. Abrams could be another option at the 6 if the Padres feel he's ready. Tatis went from being the consensus No. 1 overall selection in fantasy drafts to No. 15 at his position at RotoBaller because of his serious injury. When healthy, he has elite power and speed at a premier position.

Updating a previous report, San Diego Padres general manager A.J. Preller said that shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. (wrist) will need "up to three months of recovery time" after suffering a fractured left wrist. Tatis said he felt his wrist flare up around a month ago and initially thought it was something he could work through. He still hasn't made a decision on surgery, but it appears to be likely at this point. Third baseman Manny Machado could be an option at the 6, but it's more likely that Ha-Seong Kim takes over as the starting shortstop to begin the 2022 season with Tatis sidelined. The injury puts a huge dent in Tatis' fantasy value after he led the National League with 42 home runs while adding 25 stolen bases in his third MLB season.

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. (wrist) has a fractured wrist and surgery is probable. He could miss a few months of action, but he's been a quick healer in the past. It's the first big injury of the spring and will seriously impact the Padres early season approach in the middle infield. The 23-year-old superstar was the consensus No. 1 overall fantasy pick heading into the 2022 season, even considering his troublesome shoulder issues. The first-time All-Star hit .282/.364/.611 with a league-high 42 home runs, 97 RBI and 25 stolen bases in just 130 games (546 plate appearances) in his third major league season. This latest injury news obviously puts a big dent in his fantasy appeal. In his absence, the Padres have options. They could move third baseman Manny Machado to the 6 or use Ha-Seong Kim as the starter.

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. has come out against an international MLB draft, although former MLB players Bobby Abreu and Carlos Guillen, who run academies in Venezuela, have the opposite opinion. Tatis may be in the majority as the league and Players Association negotiate a new collective bargaining agreement on Wednesday to try and save a full 162-game season in 2022. There are strong opinions on both sides, but it's hard to see the international draft issue as being a deal-breaker for either side. After negotiations all day Tuesday, MLB set a new deadline for Wednesday afternoon for the two sides to reach an agreement before the league cancels another week of regular season games.

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. is the consensus No. 1 overall pick in the first round of fantasy drafts in 2022. Shoulder issues limited the superstar to 130 games in his first All-Star season in 2021, but Tatis still managed to hit .282/.364/.611 with a .975 OPS, a league-leading 42 home runs, 97 RBI, 99 runs scored and 25 stolen bases. Just imagine what the 23-year-old could do over a full season's worth of games. Tatis' injury concerns -- he elected not to have surgery in the offseason to address his left shoulder injury -- are really the only knock on him right now. His 28% strikeout rate is higher than most would like, but he makes enough hard contact when he does hit the ball to make up for it. Tatis is elite in pretty much every fantasy category and has the most upside in baseball.

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. (shoulder) is unlikely to opt for offseason surgery on his troublesome left shoulder, according to sources. The decision isn't necessarily final, but it's tied to Tatis' belief that his shoulder is stable and will hold up moving forward. The superstar shortstop has partially dislocated his shoulder on at least four separate occasions this year and spent two stints on the injured list as a result. Each dislocation makes it more likely for future dislocations, but Tatis prefers to avoid an operation to repair his shoulder. Recovery for that surgery would take around five months, so if he changes his mind, his availability for the start of 2022 would be in question. Tatis hit an impressive .282/.364/.611 with 42 home runs and 25 stolen bases, and he figures to be in serious consideration for the National League MVP.

After a 4-for-12 series over the weekend with a pair of doubles against the San Francisco Giants, San Diego Padres shortstop/outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. cemented his superstar status in 2021. Despite playing in just 130 games, Tatis led the National League with 42 homers, slashing .282/.364/.611 with 25 steals and 196 runs-plus-RBI in 546 plate appearances. While concerns linger about his recurring shoulder issues, the 22-year-old claims he won't require offseason surgery. After signing a monster 14-year contract before the season, Tatis will enter his fourth big league season as one of baseball's most exciting players. With elite batted-ball abilities and salivating power/speed combination, he'll contend to be the No. 1 overall fantasy pick in 2022.

San Diego Padres shortstop/outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against Max Scherzer and the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Padres are no longer in contention for the postseason and as a result, Tatis is sitting for the second time in three games. Jake Cronenworth is covering shortstop on Wednesday. Tatis has had a monster season, slashing .282/.367/.612 with 41 home runs, 25 stolen bases, 95 RBI and 98 runs over 125 games. Expect for the Padres to give him at least one more day off over their last four games of the year.

San Diego Padres shortstop/outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. went 2-for-5 with an RBI in the team's 6-5 loss to the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday. He was also caught stealing in his only stolen base attempt in the game. Tatis is slashing .308/.384/.492 over 17 games this month and he has a .286/.368/.618 slash line to go along with 39 home runs and 25 stolen bases on the year. He leads the league in both xSLG (.618) and hard-hit rate (56.4%) while also ranking in the 99th percentile in average exit velocity (94.1 mph) and barrel rate (21.8%).

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. had a rough game at the plate in the team's 6-1 loss to the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday. He went 0-for-4 with a strikeout in the game. It was his second hitless game over his last three outings. The Padres are scuffling right now with five straight losses. Tatis is slashing .256/.356/.462 with two home runs, nine RBI and five runs so far this month. On the year, he has 38 home runs to go along with 25 stolen bases, 90 RBI and 91 runs. His .619 xSLG leads the majors and he ranks in the 99th percentile in barrel rate (22%) and hard-hit rate (55.9%).

San Diego Padres shortstop/outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. is considering surgery to repair a labrum tear in his left shoulder, according to Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune. The ailment kept him sidelined from July 31 until August 15. It was first reported that Tatis Jr. would not undergo surgery, but it now remains a possibility. If he does have the procedure, it would likely keep him out until next March, meaning he could be available to start next season. Tatis Jr. is having an MVP-type season, slashing .278/.366/.631 with 37 HRs and 24 SBs. Since returning from the injured list, he's hitting just .225 with six home runs and one stolen base in 18 games but remains a top player in every format.

San Diego Padres shortstop/outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. carried the Friars to victory Monday against the Arizona Diamondbacks, going 3-for-5 with a home run, double and three RBI. Tatis launched his NL-leading 36th homer in the first frame with a two-run job and added an insurance RBI double in the ninth to secure the 7-5 victory. Since returning from the IL on August 15, Tatis has batted just .236 (13-for-55) as he learns the outfield position but has blasted five dingers. Overall, El Nio is slashing a marvelous .284/.364/.643 with 24 steals and 167 runs-plus-RBI to complement the long balls. The Padres and fantasy managers will need the elite talent to continue his hot hitting down the stretch.

San Diego Padres shortstop/outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. went 1-for-7 with four strikeouts but crushed a game-tying extra-inning home run in Wednesday's 16-inning loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers. El Nio's two-run bomb in the 15th frame sent the contest into one more set before the Friars finally faltered 5-3. Despite the late heroics, Tatis is just 8-for-37 (.216 average) since returning from the IL on August 15 but does have four long balls. The 22-year-old star remains one of fantasy's most valuable players, slashing .284/.366/.648 with 35 homers, 24 steals and 163 runs-plus-RBI in 404 plate appearances. If he can manage his chronic shoulder issue, Tatis should continue leading fantasy squads into the final run.

San Diego Padres shortstop/outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. went 0-for-3 Tuesday against the Los Angeles Dodgers but drew a walk and stole his 24th base. Since his four-hit outburst upon returning from the injured list on August 15, El Nio is just 3-for-25 (.120 average) with a homer in his past seven contests. Despite multiple IL stints with a chronic left shoulder issue, Tatis leads the National League in home runs (34) and OPS (1.020). Over 397 plate appearances, the 22-year-old star is slashing .287/.370/.649 with 160 runs-plus-RBI to supplement the power and speed. Now with outfield eligibility, he continues holding peak fantasy value as long as he's healthy.

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. will gain outfield eligibility in Yahoo leagues after Friday's game, as he is making his fifth start of the season in the outfield Friday night against the Phillies. Tatis will still require five more games played in the outfield before gaining eligibility in ESPN leagues. Over 91 games this season, Tatis is slashing .295/.374/.669 with 34 homers, 23 steals, 75 RBI and 83 runs scored. This positional flexibility will provide a boost to the already incredibly high value that Tatis has to offer. He'll start in center field tonight and is batting second in the order against Phillies starter Matt Moore.

San Diego Padres shortstop/outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. has faced plenty of adversity this season, but he continues to knock the cover off the ball regardless. Tatis Jr. went 1-for-4 with his 34th home run of the year Tuesday against the Colorado Rockies, a solo shot off starting pitcher German Marquez. Tatis Jr. batted second and played right field in this contest, and he seems poised to gain outfield eligibility later this week. With a 1.523 OPS and four homers over his last seven games, the only thing that can slow Tatis Jr. down is injury.

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. had himself a field day in his first game back from the injured list Sunday, going 4-for-5 with two home runs, a double, four RBI, and three runs scored. He batted leadoff and started in right field for the first time in his career. Tatis Jr. now has 33 home runs for the year, and the MVP award appears to be his to lose. Fantasy managers have now dodged multiple injury bullets with the young superstar, and the only drawback to rostering him at this point is the possibility of more missed time.

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. (shoulder) will be activated on Sunday and in the starting lineup, playing right field. He has been on the injured list since July 31. The move to the outfield is expected to keep Tatis Jr. healthy for the remainder of the year and keep Adam Frazier and Jake Cronenworth in the starting lineup. He has been an MVP-caliber player all season, slashing .290/.373/.647 with 31 HRs, 70 RBI, 79 runs, and 23 SBs. It's good news for fantasy managers, as he should continue being the impact player he was prior to the injury.