Padres move Fernando Tatis Jr. to designated hitter against Marlins
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 9:05 PM
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
The San Diego Padres secured a 4-2 victory over the Miami Marlins on July 25, improving their season record to 51-53. Fernando Tatis Jr. struggled at the plate, going 0-for-4 with two strikeouts in the series opener. For the next game against Marlins ace Eury Pérez, the Padres have moved Tatis Jr. to designated hitter, allowing him a day off defensively while Gavin Sheets starts in right field. Tatis Jr. has had an inconsistent season but is batting.283 with 114 hits so far.
- •Padres beat Marlins 4-2 on July 25.
- •Fernando Tatis Jr. goes 0-for-4 in series opener.
- •Tatis Jr. moves to designated hitter for next game.
- •Padres' record improves to 51-53 this season.
- •They are four games behind a Wild Card spot.
- 9:05 PMYahoo Sports — San Diego Padres Announce Fernando Tatis Jr. Decision During Marlins Series
"The San Diego Padres secured a 4-2 victory over the Miami Marlins on Friday night to improve to 51-53 on the season and extend the Marlins’ losing streak to 10 games. Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts in the series opener while starting in right field. For Saturday’s matchup, the Padres […] The post San Diego Padres Announce Fernando Tatis Jr. Decision During Marlins Series appeared first on HEAVY.
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