SAN DIEGO (AP) — San Diego Padres outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. indicated that it would not be until after the All-Star break when he can reappear after a stress injury to his right femur
Tatis was placed on the 10-day injured list on Monday after dealing with the injury for virtually the entire season.
“It’s going to take some time. We tried to aim after the All-Star Game, but we’re talking about something serious in my bone. It can get worse and we don’t want that,” she responded when asked about the timeline for his return.
“I tried to continue playing and I probably would have continued like that, but the doctors recommended that it needs to be healed now so it doesn’t get worse. It’s better this way,” she added.
Tatis has been dealing with what has been described as a quadriceps injury. Manager Mike Shildt said the team discovered the injury a few days ago after tests and said the outfielder should be able to play but won’t improve without rest.
The Dominican did not play on Saturday or Sunday.
He leads the Padres with 14 home runs and won the National League Gold Glove and Platinum Glove last year in his first season in right field.
Shildt also said Yu Darvish is dealing with elbow inflammation and will not start Tuesday night against the Washington Nationals as planned. He is on the disabled list with a groin strain.
Rookie Adam Mazur was recalled from Triple-A El Paso to start Tuesday night. The Padres also recalled Dominican infielder Eguy Rosario from Triple-A and selected the contract of outfielder Bryce Johnson. They sent Dominican right-hander Jhony Brito and Venezuelan outfielder José Azócar to Triple-A.
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