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Padres reinstate Fernando Tatis Jr. to lineup against Diamondbacks

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 1:37 AM

Last updated Aug 4, 2026

Padres reinstate Fernando Tatis Jr. to lineup against Diamondbacks

Summary

The San Diego Padres have reinstated outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. to the lineup for their series opener against the Arizona Diamondbacks on August 3, 2026. Tatis Jr. returns to his leadoff role after not appearing in the previous game. He has played in 110 of the Padres' 112 games this season, boasting a.283 batting average with 56 runs and 26 stolen bases. The Padres are currently 58-54, sitting just one game out of a National League Wild Card spot as they enter buyer mode ahead of the trade deadline.

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Status Watch

•Padres face Diamondbacks on August 3, 2026.
•Fernando Tatis Jr. returns to the leadoff role.
•Padres are 58-54 and in Wild Card contention.
•Tatis Jr. has 122 hits and 26 stolen bases this season.
•The team acquired pitchers Robbie Ray and Casey Mize.

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1:37 AMYahoo Sports — San Diego Padres Announce Fernando Tatis Jr. Change Before Diamondbacks Series

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The San Diego Padres rallied for three consecutive victories over the San Francisco Giants this past weekend. In a rare occurrence on Sunday, the Padres’ starting lineup did not feature superstar outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. Tatis Jr. has appeared in 110 of the Padres’ 112 games this season, but ahead of Monday night’s series opener […] The post San Diego Padres Announce Fernando Tatis Jr. Change Before Diamondbacks Series appeared first on HEAVY.
— Yahoo Sports

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