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Fernando Tatis Jr. shifts back to right field for series finale

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 2:04 AM

Last updated Aug 7, 2026

Fernando Tatis Jr. shifts back to right field for series finale

Summary

The San Diego Padres dropped 10-4 to the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday night, leading to a series finale opportunity today. Manager Craig Stammen has moved Fernando Tatis Jr. back to right field after he played two games at second base. Tatis Jr. will bat leadoff as the Padres aim to clinch the series. The Padres hold a 59-56 record and are 10 games behind the NL West leaders.

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By the Numbers

•Padres lost to Diamondbacks on Wednesday night, 10-4.
•Padres have won two of the first three games in the series.
•Tatis Jr. returns to right field, batting leadoff tonight.
•Padres acquired pitchers Robbie Ray and Casey Mize at the trade deadline.
•San Diego is 2 games out of a Wild Card spot.

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2:04 AMYahoo Sports — San Diego Padres Make Fernando Tatis Jr. Change Before D-Backs Series Finale

What they're saying

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The San Diego Padres have won two of the first three games of their series against the Arizona Diamondbacks, but they dropped Wednesday night’s matchup 10-4. That sets up another opportunity for San Diego to clinch the series when the teams meet in Thursday night’s finale. Ahead of the matchup, Padres manager Craig Stammen made […] The post San Diego Padres Make Fernando Tatis Jr. Change Before D-Backs Series Finale appeared first on HEAVY.
— Yahoo Sports

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