TL San Antonio Missions

Fernando Tatis Jr to Join Missions on Rehab Assignment Beginning August 6th

Published on August 5, 2022 under Texas League (TL)
San Antonio Missions News Release


SAN ANTONIO - San Diego Padres infielder Fernando Tatis Jr. will be joining the San Antonio Missions on Saturday, August 6th as part of a rehab assignment. Tatis Jr. is recovering from a wrist fracture that he suffered during the off-season.

The 23-year-old debuted in 2019 for the Padres and finished the season third in the National League Rookie of the Year voting. During the shortened 2020 season Tatis Jr. won the Silver Slugger Award (National League shortstop) and finished fourth in the Most Valuable Player voting after hitting 17 home runs and 45 RBI in 59 games.

The 2021 season saw him slug 42 home runs and 31 doubles in 130 games. He made his first All-Star appearance, won his second consecutive Silver Slugger Award, and finished third in the MVP race.

During his time in the minor leagues, he played 14 games for the Missions during 2017 and 88 games in the 2018 season. He hit 17 home runs and 23 doubles during his time in the Alamo City.

The San Antonio Missions will continue their six-game series with the Wichita Wind Surge on Saturday, August 6th. Right-hander Reggie Lawson (4-5, 5.34) is scheduled to pitch for the Missions. Right-hander Blayne Enlow (0-2, 3.89) is scheduled to pitch for the Wind Surge.

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