Fernando Tatis Jr. Makes Surprise Debut at Second Base for Padres

8 articles · Updated · MLB.com · Apr 11

Fernando Tatis Jr. made his first career start at second base for the San Diego Padres against the Colorado Rockies on Saturday.
The move came as the team sought to rest Xander Bogaerts, shifting Jake Cronenworth to shortstop and placing Nick Castellanos in right field.
While unexpected, the decision aims to inject energy into Tatis, who has struggled offensively this season, and offers the Padres greater lineup flexibility.

With an infielder returning soon, is Tatis's time at second base already over?

Is Tatis's $340M contract forcing San Diego into risky roster experiments?

Will other MLB teams now use star players as versatile utility options?

Is moving a Platinum Glove outfielder to second base a sign of genius or desperation?

Can a surprising defensive shift actually fix a superstar's offensive slump?