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Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr. 'just happy' to play after 18 months away - ESPN
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NL West Preview: Padres eager to take title from Dodgers
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Fernando Tatis Jr. makes Padres' faith look wise with strong debut
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San Diego Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr. blows a bubble while fielding a fly-out during the second inning of a spring training baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels, Friday, March 24, 2023
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Cardinals: Jordan Walker draws comparisons to Fernando Tatis Jr. following big game
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San Diego Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. returns to Petco Park
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FILE - San Diego Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr., left, reacts after swinging at but missing a pitch during the third inning of a spring training baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, March
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Fernando Tatis Jr. makes rehab assignment debut
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Padres News: Fernando Tatis Jr. Highlights Practice As Reason He Saw Plate Success Saturday - Sports Illustrated Inside The Padres News, Analysis and More
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Thursday's MLB best bets for Padres-Diamondbacks: Top prop bets for Fernando Tatis Jr. after 80-game suspension
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San Diego Padres manager Bob Melvin on the return of Fernando Tatis Jr. this spring: You watch him take BP yesterday he looked like he never left
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Talking Friars Ep. 288: Fernando Tatis Jr. playing 1B in 2023 isn't smart for the Padres - Gaslamp Ball