?It?s Between Grown Men?- Padres Slugger Manny Machado Has Lukewarm Response to Fernando Tatis Jr.?s Stunning Fall From Grace Following Public Apology

It has been almost two weeks since MLB banned the San Diego Padres superstar Fernando Tatis Jr. Notably, MLB found him guilty of violating the PEDs (performance-enhancing drugs) policy and suspended him for 80 games.

Tatis? ban also affected the whole Padres squad. However, the Padres shortstop has come forward and publicly apologized to his teammates and fans for disappointing them. Reacting to his apology, the Padres’ third baseman, Manny Machado, also backed his star teammate.

Notably, when MLB banned Tatis for PEDs usage, almost all of his teammates criticized him for such irresponsible action. Machado and Mike Clevinger said that they would not miss Tatis? absence. However, now it seems like everyone is on the same page at the Padres regarding the whole Tatis-PEDs scenario.

Manny Machado backs Fernando Tatis Jr. after his public apology

Per Marty Caswell of XTRA1360, Machado did not reveal the exact conversation between?Fernando Tatis Jr.?and his teammates. However, when Marty asked if it was easy to forgive Tatis, Machado said he would back the Padres shortstop. And if needed, he will be there for any kind of support for his teammate.

?What stays in the clubhouse, stays in the clubhouse. It’s between grown men. But I think moving forward ? he is very emotional ? he knows what’s coming for him and what’s in front of him,? Machado said.

?And you know, he is gonna continue the grudge as a person, as a player, and as a teammate and as a family man. So, I’m going to be here for him and I am gonna back him up. And whatever he needs, he has someone here to talk to and help him in whatever way.?

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Not to forget that Fernando Tatis Jr. is yet to play a single game this season because of his wrist injury. And after this ban, he will miss the entire MLB season.

Tatis apologizes to fans and teammates

It is the first time after the 80-game ban Fernando Tatis Jr. interacted with the media. The Padres star apologized to everyone, including his teammates and fans.??There’s no other one to blame than myself,??Tatis?admitted. ?I?m really sorry for my mistakes. My dreams have turned into my worst nightmares? Sorry fans, good baseball fans, and I?m learning. I?m maturing.?

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With this 80-game ban, not only this season, but Tatis will also miss a huge part of the next season. Even if the Padres make it to the World Series, it will be impossible for them to play 80 games this season after his ban. Will fans ever forgive Tatis for his mistakes?