The San Diego Padres have been plagued by injuries throughout this MLB season, and on Friday night in Pittsburgh, their star outfielder became the latest casualty.
In the third inning, Fernando Tatis Jr. was struck on the left forearm by a 93 mph pitch from Pirates pitcher Mitch Keller while at the plate.
Tatis collapsed in visible pain, prompting the Padres’ medical team to rush to his aid.
After being examined near the batter’s box for several minutes, Tatis was able to walk off the field with assistance. A noticeable welt had already formed on his forearm where the pitch made contact.
Fernando Tatis Jr. left the game after being hit by this pitch
You could see the swelling already on his left forearm pic.twitter.com/TuCzvRrij5
— Talkin’ Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) May 3, 2025
At 6:56 p.m. PST Friday, the Padres provided an update on social media, stating: “Fernando Tatis Jr. exited tonight’s game with a left forearm contusion. Initial x-rays are negative. He’s receiving treatment and will continue to be evaluated.”
Up to this point in the season, Tatis has been a standout performer, posting a .345 batting average, a team-leading 8 home runs, 18 RBIs, and a 1.011 OPS.
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