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Fernando Tatis Jr. Expected to Continue Rehab in Frisco Tuesday

Published on August 8, 2022 under Texas League (TL)
Frisco RoughRiders News Release


FRISCO, Texas - San Diego Padres infielder Fernando Tatis Jr. is slated to continue his rehab assignment with the San Antonio Missions when they visit Riders Field, starting on Tuesday, August 9th at 7:05 p.m.

Tatis Jr. fractured his wrist in 2021, but still led the National League in home runs with 42 while hitting .282/.364/.611 and finishing third in the Nation League MVP voting.

Tatis Jr.'s rehab assignment began over the weekend with San Antonio, going 0-for-5 over two games with two walks.

During his time in the Minor Leagues, Tatis spent 14 games with San Antonio in 2017 before playing 88 games in 2018 with the Missions. In 2018, he hit 6 of his 16 home runs against the RoughRiders in 20 games while batting .298/.352/.607 against Frisco.

Tatis Jr. will be available to the media. If you are interested in being involved in his availability, please email zbigley@ridersbaseball.com for more information.

The RoughRiders continue a 12-game homestand with a six-game series against the Missions, beginning at 7:05 p.m. on Tuesday.

For tickets and more information about the Frisco RoughRiders, visit RidersBaseball.com or call 972.731.9200.




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