Padres shift Fernando Tatis Jr. back to right field for series finale
Manager Craig Stammen moved Fernando Tatis Jr. from second base to right field ahead of Thursday's game against the Diamondbacks.
The San Diego Padres, trailing the series 1-2, will start Fernando Tatis Jr. in right field for Thursday's finale against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Manager Craig Stammen made the move after Wednesday's 10-4 defeat, where Tatis Jr. had been shifted to second base. The three-time All-Star has been a regular presence, appearing in 113 of the team's first 115 games and compiling a.280 batting average, nine home runs and 50 RBIs over 443 at-bats.
San Diego currently sits at 59-56 and is within two games of a National League wild-card spot. The lineup tweak aims to boost the Padres' chances as they pursue a playoff push in the final stretch of the season.
Why it matters
The adjustment could influence the Padres' chances to win the series and improve their postseason positioning.
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