Although there is still some time left for the Dominican Fernando Tatis Jr. to make his return to the MLB, after serving his sentence for violating the substance abuse policy, the San Diego Padres star is already back in training.
After having recovered from the two surgeries he had in recent months, on his left wrist and shoulder, the shortstop is working on his own, ahead of Spring Training in February. There he will meet again with his compatriots Manny Machado and Juan Soto. In addition to the new reinforcement, the Aruban Xander Bogaerts.
Facing his expected return in MLB 2023, Tatis Jr. gave an interview with the San Diego Union Tribunewhere he did not hide his feelings regarding his state in the face of the reunion with the Padres, and his preparation to return to the parks, after the bitter 2022.
Tatis Jr.’s sensation for his future return to MLB
“I’m very excited. I feel like this is one of the most exciting years and I’m definitely looking forward to it. I’m definitely looking forward to getting back on the pitch.”said Fernando Tatis Jr., who also spoke about the negative reception he will have from the fans on his return.
“I know what people will talk about in the field. It’s up to me: how I will approach it, how I will take it. And it’s going to be up to me if I’m going to answer back. The answer will come out by itself. You cannot be loved everywhere. I’m definitely going to look forward to those boos and applause,” Tatis Jr. said.
