“I Would Say Frustrated. We Had Such High Hopes…”- Padres Fans Go All Out to Express “Disappointment” at Once Promising Star Fernando Tatis Jr.’s Poor Decision Making

Steroids, poor decisions, and disappointment. The number of prospective careers that steroids have ruined is uncountable. À propos to that is the San Diego Padres shortstop, Fernando Tatis Jr., aka Bebo. With a solid start to his career, the light was shining brightly for Bebo. However, Tatis Jr. recently has become the center of news, and not for the right reasons.

Notably, Fernando Tatis Jr. hasn’t played a single game in the 2022 season due to a wrist injury. As discussions about the superstar shortstop’s return began, he tested positive for Clostebol, a banned substance in MLB. Consequently, he is now looking at an 80-game ban ahead of him that will keep him out of action for a long time.

How Did Fans React to Fernando Tatis Jr. Facing Suspension?

Notably, Tatis Jr. admitted to the consumption of the steroid as a medication for ringworms. He said, “It turns out that I inadvertently took a medication to treat ringworm that contained Clostebol. I should have used the resources available to me in order to ensure that no banned substances were in what I took. I failed to do so.” Meanwhile, Padres fans who had high expectations were very disappointed.

The fans voiced their “disappointment” and Bebo’s poor decision-making for this suspension. While expressing this disappointment, they said, “I thought it was ridiculous.” Another fan said, “I would say frustrated. We had such high hopes that he was going to come back and it’s like he was just getting ready to rehab and come back, and we had an amazing team with Soto here, and it just seems like a real letdown.”

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When asked about Bebo’s difficult-to-believe ringworm excuse, fans said, “How would steroids help with ringworm?” Another fan pointed out, “I think at that level of playing, you know what’s going in your system.” Finally, in a humorous tone, another fan said, “Honestly, I wouldn’t have said ringworm. I probably would’ve come up with a different story.”

Multiple fans took to Twitter to show their disappointment in Tatis Jr. through memes.

What Is Next for Bebo and San Diego Padres?

After signing a massive $340 million deal for seven years with San Diego Padres in 2021, fans were looking forward to his performance in the 2022 season. However, their first setback came with Bebo’s wrist injury, followed by his PED bust. Consequently, the fans are unhappy looking at the minimum rationing and maturity behind such a decision.

Do you think the San Diego Padres can make an impact this season without their superstar shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr.?

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