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3 players Padres fans can’t trust heading into the 2022 season

ByGabrielle Starr|
Sep 3, 2021; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres first baseman Eric Hosmer (left) tosses his helmet after striking out to end the seventh inning against the Houston Astros at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 3, 2021; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres first baseman Eric Hosmer (left) tosses his helmet after striking out to end the seventh inning against the Houston Astros at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports
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Padres Fernando Tatis Jr.
Sep 17, 2021; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. (23) walks off the field after the third inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports

Fernando Tatis Jr.

It hurts to say, but with Fernando Tatis Jr. sustaining a fracture in his arm and needing surgery, the Padres can’t count on him for at least the first two months of the season. His timetable for return is approximately three months, and he had surgery earlier in mid-March.

For the second year in a row, Tatis won’t be able to play a full season due to injury. However, when he only played 130 games in 2021, he still led the National League with 42 home runs.

Even when he does come back, it might take some time for him to get into fighting form, so just manage expectations.

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