Fernando Tatis Jr.

Fernando Tatis Jr. (back) is scheduled to resume baseball activities in December.

Fantasy Impact

Tatis' rookie season ended in August due to a stress reaction in his lower back. The good news is his rehab is on the right track and he should be a full-go for spring training. It's possible Tatis and the Padres start discussing a long-term contract this winter as well.

Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune writes the Padres will attempt to sign Fernando Tatis Jr. to a long-term contract this off-season.

Fantasy Impact

We saw a plethora of contract extensions being signed last winter so it'll be interesting to see if that trend continues. Tatis would likely need around $100 million for him to sign this soon. That's about what Ronald Acuna got last off-season.

Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. is likely done for the remainder of the season, according to beat writer Kevin Acee.

Fantasy Impact

It was originally thought that Tatis just had back spasms or a minor back strain, but his issue is apparently serious enough that he is likely to be shut down for the remainder of the season. He had been hampered by a few injuries this year but was otherwise having a spectacular rookie season, batting .317 with 61 runs scored, 22 home runs, 53 RBIs, and 16 stolen bases through 84 games.

Fernando Tatis was removed from Tuesday's game against Tampa Bay with lower back spasms, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.

Fantasy Impact

Tatis left in the sixth inning on Tuesday after appearing to hurt his back during a strikeout. The 20-year-old shortstop is considered day to day for now and fantasy owners should keep an eye on updates.

Fernando Tatis Jr. went 2-for-5 with a homer, two RBI, and two runs scored in the Padres' 9-3 win over the Rockies on Thursday.

Fantasy Impact

The 20-year-old hit yet another leadoff homer in this one, which overall gives him 22 on the season. He is also batting .326 with a .994 OPS and 14 steals. He also missed a month with a hamstring strain. Tatis is a special player who is going to be a tremendous fantasy asset for a long time.