Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr.: On track for Friday return

Tatis (hamstring) has ramped up his rehab and could return from the 10-day injured list Friday against the Rockies, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Tatis progressed from jogging to sprinting Tuesday and participated in on-field batting practice for the first time since straining his hamstring April 28. All of this bodes well for the status of the 20-year-old shortstop, who is on track to return when first eligible.