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Fernando Tatis Jr. Starting at Second Base on Saturday
San Diego Padres outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. will make the start at second base and bat second for Saturday's contest against the division-rival Colorado Rockies and right-hander Ryan Feltner, according to MLB.com. Tatis came up to the big leagues as a shortstop, but this will be the first time in his career that he has started a game at the keystone. Nick Castellanos will make the start in right field and bat fifth for the Friars. It's a bit of a surprise, and fantasy managers shouldn't expect the 27-year-old three-time All-Star to play enough at second base this year to gain eligibility at the position. Perhaps manager Craig Stammen thinks a position switch will get Tatis going at the plate. Through his first 14 games of 2026, he's gone just 10-for-53 (.189) with no homers, five RBI, six runs scored, and three stolen bases in 63 plate appearances. Tatis has faced Feltner six times in his career and has hit .333 with a .666 OPS against him.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
