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Fernando Tatis Jr. has had a difficult time over the last year or so, with many setbacks to his career. He suffered an injury that had him miss a lot of game time. Following this, Tatis Jr. was suspended for 80 games after testing positive for PEDs. He finally made his return to play this month. The Padres’ star made a statement during his most recent outing with his play.

Although Tatis Jr. has looked a little rusty in his first few games, he is bound to bounce back. Before his suspension, he was one of the most talented hitters in the League. And this most recent hit from him is proof of the same.

Fernando Tatis Jr. hit his first home run of the season

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The San Diego Padres have struggled to score runs this season due to their inconsistent offense. But Fernando Tatis Jr. has rejoined the team after serving his 80-game suspension. Most recently, Tatis Jr. even smashed his first home run of the season. MLB shared a video of the moment on Twitter. The star outfielder celebrated the big hit.

In a Tweet, MLB said, “Fernando Tatis Jr. crushes his first HR of the season.” This home run will give Tati Jr. a bit more confidence going further into the season. He is coming back from a long period of rest and missed games.

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The reactions to the big hit have been positive, with many fans cheering for him.

Some fans lauded Tatis Jr. for his home run.

Other fans called out Tatis’ haters.

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Despite this mixed reception to his return, Tatis Jr. will be enthusiastic to be playing baseball again. Furthermore, he can help his team get some momentum and string together a few wins. 

Tatis Jr. is integral to the Padres’ success

Fernando Tatis Jr.’s return to action could not have come at a better time for the Padres. He will provide them with some much-needed firepower at the top of their lineup. Both Tatis Jr.’s batting and fielding have been missed. Furthermore, he is a true impact player for the Padres. It will be interesting to see how his season progresses.

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