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San Diego Padres receive 'very encouraging news' on ailing
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Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr. returns to San Antonio Missions
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Juan Soto is excited for Fernando Tatis Jr. to rejoin the San
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Fernando Tatis, Jr. on track for return to Major League Baseball
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Fernando Tatis, Jr. on track for return to Major League Baseball
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Tatis Jr. plays in El Paso as he readies return to San Diego Padres
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Tatis Jr. plays in El Paso as he readies return to San Diego Padres
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Fernando Tatis Jr. works out with Padres before return to games
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Padres lose to Nationals after overturned call at home plate
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Tatis Jr. plays in El Paso as he readies return to San Diego Padres
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Tatis Jr. plays in El Paso as he readies return to San Diego Padres