The steroid era in baseball was at its peak in 1998 but still has not left the game even in 2022. Recently, Padres’ star player Fernando Tatis Jr. tested positive for taking performance-enhancing drugs. Following this, he got banned from the Major League for 80 games.

Because of a wrist injury offseason, Tatis Jr. has not played a single match this season till now and won’t be playing anymore as a result of the ban. When asked if the Padres will be embracing the return of their shortstop next season, pitcher Joe Musgrove talked about his teammate, who will remain a part of the Padres’ clubhouse.  

Fernando Tatis Jr was marketed as the face of baseball

Prior to this season, the young star player was marketed as the face of baseball. With the exceptional talent that he has, it was clear to many that he is going to achieve many things.

It is not expected of a player to use methods like these to make one’s game better. And naturally, the news came as a shock to everyone.

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There have been thoughts about how the Padres’ will welcome Tatis Jr. to the team after the ban. The shortstop’s teammate, Joe Musgrove, on the topic says, “A lot of things between now and then will dictate that. He’s our teammate still, he’s going to be in our clubhouse. We’re going to have to find a way to get on the same page and move past this. I don’t know what that looks like yet, but as the time comes, it’ll be a little clearer. “

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For now, Tatis Jr will be serving his suspension of 80 games after refuting at first for the same. 

Why did Tatis Jr refute the suspension?

According to Fernando, the result of the drug test came back positive because of the medication he took to treat ringworm.

The players union on Tatis Jr’s behalf has released a statement of him apologizing. But the apology did not work, as his statement was heavily criticized for having a formal tone.

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Tatis Jr. is one of the brightest players in Major League Baseball, and this bump in his career path can probably have a significant impact.