San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. (wrist) is taking batting practice on the field prior to the team's matchup against the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday. This is his first full on-field batting practice session. His previous session in New York over this past weekend was soft-toss. According to Padres beat writer Kevin Acee, Tatis is on track to face live pitching over the next week or so. If he can avoid any setbacks, he will go out on a rehab assignment after that. We're inching closer to the 2022 debut for the 23-year-old phenom. A mid-August return to the majors is certainly in play at this point if Tatis can remain on track.

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. (wrist) took on-field batting practice over the weekend at Citi Field and will do a couple of live batting practice sessions before beginning a minor league rehab assignment. The "live" sessions aren't expected to take place until the team returns to San Diego following its upcoming three-game series in Detroit against the Tigers. It means that Tatis probably won't begin a rehab assignment until early next week, and the Padres could slow down his progression at any point. But if he doesn't have any setbacks with his surgically repaired left wrist, it's possible that Tatis could make his season debut when the Padres are in Los Angeles against the division-rival Dodgers from Aug. 5-7.

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. (wrist) has been hitting in the cages and said he is going 95-100 percent and has been a little surprised with how good he's felt afterward. Tatis has yet to play this year after fracturing his wrist in a motorcycle accident in the offseason, but he's getting closer to a return and should return to the Friars lineup at some point in August. The 23-year-old superstar still needs to progress to soft toss, tee work and live pitching before going on a minor league rehab assignment, though. If he returns fully healthy, he could be a difference-maker for fantasy managers down the stretch after he hit .282/.364/.611 with a .975 OPS, a league-high 42 home runs, 97 RBI, 99 runs scored and 25 stolen bases in only 130 games in 2021.

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. (wrist) remains without a timetable for a return. He has yet to be cleared to swing a bat at full capacity and the team is unwilling to release a return timetable until he begins that phase of his recovery. He's scheduled to meet with a doctor at the end of this week and there's speculation that he could be cleared to hit after the appointment. AJ Cassavell of MLB.com recently ventured the idea that Tatis could return as an outfielder once he's ready this year, rather than as a shortstop. The 23-year-old played in the outfield last year after returning from a shoulder injury. Not only would playing outfield be less of a burden on his body, but the team might have more of a need in the outfield right now than they do in the infield.

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. (wrist) expects to begin swinging a bat full speed in two weeks. Tatis visited with the same doctor on Tuesday that had surgery on his fractured wrist. "This was the first time I came out happy after a doctor's appointment," Tatis said. After he starts swinging full speed off a tee, he'll progress to hitting pitches from a machine 10 days after, and a minor league rehab assignment is expected to follow. How long Tatis stays in the minors will depend on how he's feeling and how quickly he gets up to speed at the plate. It's unlikely that the 23-year-old makes his season debut before the All-Star break, but fantasy managers should be expecting him to return early in the second half, barring any setbacks.

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr.'s (wrist) CT scan is expected to take place next week. The Padres are being extremely conservative with their star shortstop, and they are hoping the scan shows that he's sufficiently healed to begin swinging a bat. Tatis is recovering from a fractured left wrist that he suffered in the offseason while riding a motorcycle. There's a chance he could make his season debut at the end of June, but that seems overly optimistic at this point, especially with the Padres taking things slow. The 23-year-old phenom will be a must-start whenever he does return, though, after hitting .292/.369/.596 with a .965 OPS, a league-leading 42 home runs, 97 RBI and 25 stolen bases in just 130 games in 2021.

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. (wrist) has another CT scan on his left wrist scheduled for later this week, and if all goes well, he could resume swinging a bat shortly after that. Tatis took some lightly rolled grounders and made some relay throws on Monday. The 23-year-old All-Star is slowly ramping up his baseball activities as he recovers from a fractured wrist that he suffered while riding a motorcycle in the offseason. A best-case scenario could have Tatis making his 2022 season debut later this month. Tatis was an absolute beast in his third MLB season last year, hitting .282/.364/.611 with a .975 OPS, a league-leading 42 home runs, 97 RBI, 99 runs scored and 25 stolen bases in just 130 games.

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. (wrist) will have his wrist scanned again when the Padres return from their road trip next week. There is optimism that Tatis will be able to resume swinging after that. The 23-year-old superstar is with the Padres on their current road trip and will run and take ground balls with the team. He's been out all season due to a fractured wrist he suffered in the offseason, but there's a chance he could make his 2022 debut for the Friars at some point in June. Tatis needs to be stashed in all fantasy formats after posting a .282/.364/.611 slash line, .975 OPS, a league-high 42 home runs, 97 RBI, 99 runs scored and 25 stolen bases in 130 games for San Diego in 2021.

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. (wrist) underwent a bone scan on his left wrist on Monday. The results showed that the bone still has some healing to do. As a result, he has not yet been cleared to start swinging a bat. He will have another bone scan soon, but a specific date for the next scan has not yet been determined. This news is a bit disappointing, but shouldn't change Tatis's timeline a ton. We may be looking at a late June/early July type of return for the 23-year-old, but his timeline will become more clear as his baseball activities begin to ramp up.

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. (wrist) is set to have another bone scan on his left wrist on Monday. His last scan showed progress. According to Padres beat writer Kevin Acee, if Monday's scan shows additional progress, Tatis could be cleared to grip a bat. The 23-year-old could be back in action in late June if he continues to progress well. His return will be welcome news for fantasy managers as the young phenom has the ability to be one of the top assets in fantasy. He racked up 42 home runs and 25 stolen bases over 130 games last year.

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. (wrist) is uncertain when he'll be cleared to resume swinging a bat. He has been taking some ground balls and running, but still isn't close to a return. Tatis is able to play catch, but someone else has to catch the ball for him. The Padres want to protect his surgically-repaired left wrist. At this point, fantasy managers shouldn't expect to see Tatis on the field until mid-June.

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.