23 Fernando Tatis SS

Tatis (back) will likely miss the rest of the season, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

It appears as though Tatis' back spasms were more severe than initially feared, as the injury is now expected to sideline him for the rest of the year. The 20-year-old rookie burst onto the scene in 2019, slashing .317/.379/.590 with 22 home runs and 53 RBI in 84 games. Manny Machado and Luis Urias will likely split time at shortstop in Tatis' absence, with Ty France seeing more playing time at third base.

Tatis will be placed on the 10-day injured list Friday with a lower-back strain, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Tatis was removed from Tuesday's game with lower-back spasms and was reported as likely IL-bound after sitting out Wednesday's contest. The injury isn't believed to be a serious issue, and the Padres hope their rookie shortstop will be able to return when first eligible Aug. 24 or shortly thereafter. Luis Urias figures to take over at shortstop in the meantime, with Greg Garcia and Ty France covering the keystone.

Tatis (back) is likely to be placed on the 10-day injured list Thursday, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.

Tatis was removed from Tuesday's contest with lower-back spasms and was subsequently held out of the lineup Wednesday, though he indicated that he was looking to return to the starting nine Friday. The 20-year-old didn't travel with the team to Philadelphia and will undergo further testing Thursday. The Friars may take the cautious approach with their young shortstop and hope he's ready to be activated after spending the 10-day minimum on the shelf. Luis Urias figures to shift over to shortstop from the keystone while Tatis is sidelined.

Tatis (back) won't play in Wednesday's game against the Rays but hopes to rejoin the lineup for the start of the Padres' weekend series in Philadelphia, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.

Tatis went 2-for-4 with a pair of strikeouts before exiting Tuesday's 7-5 loss after apparently tweaking his lower back during an at-bat late in the contest. With the Padres facing a quick turnaround for Wednesday's series finale and then having an off day, it makes sense for the team to take a conservative approach with its star rookie. If Tatis' back soreness fails to subside by the time Friday arrives, the Padres could more realistically consider placing him on the injured list, but he'll be viewed as day-to-day for the time being.

Tatis was removed from Tuesday's game against Tampa Bay with lower-back spasms, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.

Tatis exited the contest following a sixth-inning strikeout; during the at-bats, he was visited by the athletic trainer after appearing to tweak his back. He could be held out of the lineup Wednesday with a scheduled off day to follow Thursday.

Tatis was removed from Tuesday's game against the Rays with an apparent injury, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.

Tatis was visited by the athletic trainer after he appeared to tweak something during his sixth-inning at-bat, and he didn't retake the field for the following frame. The 20-year-old appeared to be stretching out part of his midsection, but we'll have to await specifics from the team.

Tatis went 1-for-3 with a two-run double, two stolen bases and a pair of walks in Friday's 7-1 win over the Rockies.

The rookie phenom opened the scoring with a third-inning double off Rockies starter Kyle Freeland, plating Manuel Margot and Luis Urias. Tatis then got aboard with a walk in the seventh inning and stole both second and third base. The shortstop has a 13-game hitting streak going, in which he's gone 18-for-55 with six homers, 12 RBI and the two steals. He's up to 16 steals and 53 RBI to go with 22 homers and 60 runs scored in 80 games overall this year.

Tatis went 2-for-5 with a solo home run, two RBI and two runs scored in a win over Colorado on Thursday.

The rookie sensation entered the record books when he led off the game with a solo blast, becoming the youngest player in major-league history to accomplish the feat in consecutive games. With his 22nd overall home run, Tatis also established the record for a shortstop before turning 21 years old. For good measure, he took over sole possession of the Padres' single-season leadoff home run record with his sixth of the year. Tatis also dazzled on defense, barehanding a flip from Luis Urias to turn an inning-ending double play in the fourth inning. In his first major-league season, Tatis has already established himself as one of the most exciting and fearsome players in the game as evidenced by his .326/.387/.607 slash line, 22 homers, 51 RBI and 14 steals in only 349 plate appearances.

Tatis went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer and a walk in a victory over Seattle on Tuesday.

The 20-year-old rookie sensation destroyed a Wade LeBlanc changeup in the fifth inning, launching it 420 feet to left field to culminate a five-run frame for San Diego. The homer extended Tatis' hitting streak to 10 games and upped his long ball count to 20 on the season. His slash line now sits at an eye-popping .322/.383/.592 with 48 RBI and 14 steals over 339 plate appearances.

Tatis went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 8-5 loss to the Orioles.

Tatis drove the fourth pitch of the game from Tom Eshelman 435 feet over the wall in center field for his 19th homer of the year. The 20-year-old has been hot since the All-Star break, going 25-for-75 with five home runs in 17 games. Tatis is now slashing .329/.387/.604 with 14 stolen bases in 283 at-bats this year.

Tatis went 3-for-4 with a two-run home run in Saturday's 5-1 win over the Giants.

He drove a hanging slider from Shaun Anderson to right-center field in the fifth inning for his 17th homer of the year. Tatis has been raking since the All-Star break, slashing .339/.373/.516 in 14 games with three home runs and 10 RBI, but the rookie's plate discipline has taken a step backward during that stretch, and his 4:23 BB:K suggests there could be some bumps in the road ahead despite his success to date.

Tatis went 3-for-5 with a double and RBI in Wednesday's 7-2 win over the Mets.

Tatis struck out two more times and sports a 32.5 percent strikeout rate for July, but fortunately for his fantasy managers, the lack of consistent contact hasn't hindered his productivity. He's now put together three multi-hit performances in a row and sports a .927 OPS to go with 13 RBI, 10 runs, five home runs and two steals in 18 games on the month. Tatis will be back atop the lineup Thursday as the Padres and Mets wrap up their series with an afternoon contest.

Tatis went 2-for-4 with three RBI and a walk in Sunday's 5-1 win over the Cubs.

Tatis got the Padres on the board with his fifth-inning RBI single to tie the game at 1-1. He later knocked in a pair of insurance runs with his single in the ninth. The NL Rookie of the Year candidate owns an incredible .324/.388/.595 slash line with 39 RBI and 30 extra-base hits across 278 plate appearances.

Tatis went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and walk during a 4-3 loss against the Marlins on Thursday.

The home run snapped a 0-for-10 stretch, which included seven strikeouts. Tatis was red hot before this series, though, as he does have four home runs in the last 11 games. Overall, he's batting .325 with 15 home runs, 34 RBI, 48 runs and 14 steals with a .598 slugging percentage in 234 at-bats this season.

Tatis went 4-for-5 with a run scored in a loss to Atlanta on Sunday.

All four of Tatis' hits were singles, so it comes as a bit of a surprise that he did not attempt a stolen base in the game. The 20-year-old has been simply sensational in his first major-league season, slashing .339/.406/.615 with a 1.021 OPS, 14 homers and 14 stolen bases in 221 at-bats.

Tatis went 1-for-4 with a stolen base and a walk in Saturday's 7-5 loss to the Braves.

Tatis' steal came in the seventh inning as part of a double steal that saw Manuel Margot steal home. The rookie is up to 14 stolen bases this season, and he's hitting .329/.398/.611 with 14 homers, 33 RBI and 46 runs scored.

Tatis went 2-for-4 with two home runs, four RBI and two runs scored during Sunday's 5-3 win over the Dodgers.

Tatis started the scoring with a solo home run in the first inning and later broke the game open with a three-run blast in the fifth. His second multi-hit game of the series propelled his club to its third consecutive win and a .500 record heading into the All-Star break. Tatis has been everything and more that he was projected to be heading into the campaign, with 14 home runs, 13 stolen bases, and an otherworldly 1.013 OPS through 208 at-bats.

Tatis went 3-for-5 with a solo home run, two RBI and three runs scored in Saturday's 12-2 win over the Cardinals.

Tatis' 11th homer of the year came in the eighth inning off reliever Dominic Leone. The top four in the Padres' batting order -- Tatis, Eric Hosmer, Manny Machado and Franmil Reyes -- accounted for 11 of the 12 hits the hosts had on the night, including all five homers. Tatis is also up to 25 runs in June, setting a Padres rookie record. The shortstop has 12 stolen bases and a .335/.405/.619 line over 47 games this season.

Tatis went 1-for-3 with a home run, a walk and a stolen base in Friday's win over the Cardinals.

Tatis came through in the sixth inning with a solo shot off Michael Wacha to tie the game at 1-1. The versatile 20-year-old has tallied 10 home runs throughout an impressive rookie campaign. He's now batting a solid .327/.400/.596 with 36 runs scored, 26 RBI and 13 steals.

Tatis went 2-for-4 with a walk, a run scored and two stolen bases in Wednesday's 10-5 win over the Orioles.

While his teammates were busy slugging five homers, Tatis was doing his job as the leadoff man, getting on base and then getting into scoring position. The rookie is now slashing an outstanding .368/.450/.632 with three homers, five steals, 12 RBI and 21 runs through 18 games since returning from the IL.