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San Diego Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. is fine after a fall, his father says - ESPN
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ESPN - San Diego Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. fractured his wrist during the offseason and needs surgery that will sideline him up to three months, according to GM A.J. Preller.
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Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr. 'just happy' to play after 18 months away - ESPN
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Fernando Tatis Jr. takes batting practice, San Diego Padres 'optimistic' for Friday return - TSN.ca
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Fernando Tatis Jr. Stats, Fantasy & News
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Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr. expected to address teammates before end of the week: report
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ESPN broadcast criticizing Padres for Fernando Tatis' struggles is fuel for Dodgers
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Manny Machado-Fernando Tatis Jr. dispute: Pads stars say all's well after dugout dustup
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San Diego Padres receive 'very encouraging news' on ailing Fernando Tatis Jr. - ESPN
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Padres Tie Franchise Future To Tatis With 14-Year, $340M Extension
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ESPN - Breaking: Fernando Tatís Jr. has received an 80-game suspension without pay for violating MLB's performance-enhancing drug policy, the Office of the Commissioner of Baseball announced.
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Fernando Tatis Jr. suspended for 80 games - by John Gennaro
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Fernando Tatis Jr.'s Defensive Rebirth Paints Path to MVP Future