Friday night was a long time coming for Fernando Tatis Jr.. The Padres' 26-year-old superstar made his Spring Training debut against the Mariners, batting second while playing right field in the first game action he has seen since Oct.
The San Diego Padres believe they can reach the postseason for the fourth time in the last six years this season despite making few impact moves in the offseason.
Eguy Rosario continued to hit the ball hard, lacing a double off the wall in right-center field and finishing 1-for-2. Rosario, who plays second and third base and left field, is 4-for-15 with two doubles and a home run this spring.
San Diego Padres pitcher Cole Paplham was hit in the face by a 102.4 mph line drive during a spring training game against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Phoenix on Sunday, Feb. 23.