The injury to Tatis Jr is accompanied by center fielder Jackson Merrill going on the injured list. Second baseman Jake Cronenworth also suffered a scare as he reinjured a contusion that he'd suffered after being struck by a fastball this Sunday.

It was not a good Tuesday for the team with the best record in the major leagues. It was potentially a terrible Tuesday. The Padres lost one of the catalysts to their offense before their game against the Athletics,

The San Diego Padres saw their superstar outfielder exit a rough game after aggravating a surgically-repaired shoulder.