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Chicago White Sox third baseman Miguel Vargas cannot catch a pop fly hit by San Diego Padres' Jackson Merrill in the seventh inning of a baseball game Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Derrick Tuskan)

White Sox lose their 120th game to tie post-1900 record by 1962 expansion Mets

By Bernie Wilson - Associated Press

San Diego Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr. celebrates as he rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Friday, Aug. 18, 2023, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

Fernando Tatis Jr. hits 2-run homer as San Diego Padres beat Arizona Diamondbacks 4-0

By Richard J. Marcus - Associated Press

San Diego Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr. celebrates his solo home run against Arizona Diamondbacks during the first inning of a baseball game, Saturday, April 22, 2023, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Tatis hits 1st HR since PED suspension, gives Padres lead

By David Brandt - Associated Press

San Diego Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr. walks in the dugout during the fourth inning of a spring training baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, March 8, 2023, in Peoria, Ariz. On Thursday, April 20, in downtown Phoenix, Tatis will be announced as the leadoff hitter for the Padres and settle into a batter's box in the big leagues for the first time since the end of the 2021 season. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr, File) **FILE**

Tatis back in lineup for Padres after 80-game PED suspension

By David Brandt - Associated Press

San Diego Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr. looks out from the dugout in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins, Saturday, July 30, 2022, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Derrick Tuskan)

Padres ditch Fernando Tatis Jr. bobblehead giveaway after PED suspension

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San Diego Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr. is greeted in the dugout after hitting a two-run home run during the fourth inning of the team's baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Los Angeles, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)

Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. suspended 80 games after positive PED test

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Washington Nationals' Kyle Schwarber (12) celebrates his game-winning home run during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Nationals Park, Friday, April 16, 2021, in Washington. The Nationals won 1-0. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Seager homers in 12th, Dodgers top Padres 11-6 in 1st tussle

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

FILE - San Diego Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr. celebrates after hitting a solo home run against the Oakland Athletics during the seventh inning of a baseball game in Oakland, Calif., in this Sunday, Sept. 6, 2020, file photo. The 22-year-old star shortstop signed a $340 million, 14-year deal with the San Diego Padres, the third-highest deal in the sport's history. But the son of the only major leaguer to hit two grand slams in one inning will be giving up a percentage of his fortune to Big League Advance, a company founded in 2016 by former minor league pitcher Michael Schwimer to invest in prospects seeking an appreciation. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn, File)

Moneyball: Tatis took cash as prospect, owes part of fortune

By RONALD BLUM - Associated Press

Padres, Fernando Tatis Jr. sign 14-year ‘statue contract’

By BERNIE WILSON - Associated Press

‘Holy smokes’: Padres rave about Tatis Jr.’s big contract

By BERNIE WILSON - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 17, 2020, file photo, Texas Rangers catcher Jose Trevino kneels by the plate as San Diego Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr. watches his grand slam during the eighth inning of a baseball game in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, File)

AP sources: Fernando Tatis Jr., Padres agree on 14-year deal

By BERNIE WILSON - Associated Press

San Diego Padres Fernando Tatis Jr. celebrates as he crosses home plate after hitting a home run against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the second inning of a baseball game Sunday, Aug. 9, 2020, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Derrick Tuskan)

Tatis Jr. brings talent, swagger as Padres hope to contend

By BERNIE WILSON - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 8, 2019, file photo, San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. throws to first base late on a single by Colorado Rockies' Yonathan Daza during the sixth inning of a baseball game, in San Diego. Padres rookie shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. has become one of major league baseball’s most exciting young players, showing an instinct and aggressiveness that make it hard to believe he’s only 20. (AP Photo/Orlando Ramirez, File)

Padres’ Tatis ‘most likely’ done for season with back injury

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San Diego Padres' Manuel Margot, left, and Luis Urias celebrate after scoring on a double by Fernando Tatis Jr. during the third inning of the team's baseball game against the Colorado Rockies on Friday, Aug. 9, 2019, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Orlando Ramirez)

Rookies Tatis Jr., Quantrill lead Padres over Rockies 7-1

By BERNIE WILSON - Associated Press

San Diego Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr. gestures after hitting a home run during the first inning of the team's baseball game against the Colorado Rockies on Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Orlando Ramirez)

Tatis Jr. hits leadoff homer, Padres beat Rockies 9-3

By BERNIE WILSON - Associated Press

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Joey Lucchesi, left, throws as Atlanta Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr. bats during the first inning of a baseball game Saturday, July 13, 2019, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

Donaldson homers, scores go-ahead run in Braves’ 7-5 win

By BERNIE WILSON - Associated Press

San Diego Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr., right, hits a three-run home run as Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Austin Barnes watches during the fifth inning of a baseball game Sunday, July 7, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Tatis Jr. homers twice as Padres top Dodgers 5-3

By DOUG PADILLA - Associated Press

San Diego Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr., right, celebrates with teammates after hitting a two-run home run during the sixth inning of the team's baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Friday, June 7, 2019, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

Hedges caps Padres’ rally in 5-4 win vs Nationals

By BERNIE WILSON - Associated Press

Rookie Tatis Jr. returns to Padres after missing 34 games

By BERNIE WILSON - Associated Press

San Diego Padres Franmil Reyes hits a home run during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Tuesday, April 30, 2019 in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

Reyes’ 2 homers, 3 RBIs lead Padres past Braves 4-3

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press