For the first time since Oct. 3, 2021, Fernando Tatis Jr. was back on an MLB field Thursday.
The 24-year-oldstar made his return from an 80-game PED suspension. MLB handed down the suspension to Tatis Jr. last August after he had already missed the entire 2022 season to that point due to a fractured wrist.
Tatis Jr. hit in the leadoff spot and played right field for his return game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. It was just his 24th career start in the outfield.When he walked to the plate for the contest's first at-bat, Tatis Jr. was met with boos from D-backs fans and cheers from Padres fans in attendance.
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