Fernando Tatis Jr. cites shoulder in passing up Derby invitation
Fernando Tatis Jr. cites shoulder in passing up Derby invitation Field Level Media 26 Jun 2021, 12:19 GMT+10 As badly as Fernando Tatis Jr. wants to join this year's Home Run Derby festivities, the San Diego Padres' star shortstop said Friday that he has to focus on "bigger priorities" -- namely, his health -- in turning down the opportunity. The 22-year-old Tatis is tied for third in the majors with 22 homers, a figure that also has him tied for National League lead, and he's likely a shoo-in to be in Denver as the starter at short for the All-Star Game on July 13. Citing a continuing injury...
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