Today, 14-time All-Star Alex Rodriguez is one of the most popular voices in Major League Baseball. His success as an entrepreneur and prominent media personality post-retirement has undoubtedly made him an inspirational and influential voice. In 2020, during an interview with ‘Pardon My Take’?A-Rod had various flattering comments for the budding youngster, Fernando Tat?s Jr.

With Tatis’ suspension in 2022, A-Rod’s remarks on Tatis Jr. did not age well. However, there is some truth to what A-Rod said, considering the record Bebo, aka Tatis Jr. has maintained. Bebo made his MLB debut in 2019. Since then, he’s won two Silver Slugger Awards and made it to the 2021 All-Star team. Moreover, he’s sustained his BA at?0.292.

Alex Rodriguez and his Flattering Comments on Tatis Jr.

During the interview with?Pardon My Take?in 2020, A-Rod was all praises for Fernando Tatis Jr. He said, “He (Tatis Jr.) is our LeBron James in the making, following in the footsteps of Mike Trout.”?Further, he adds, “We need more Tatis’, let’s promote them.”

Two years down the line, in August 2022, these comments have not aged well. Bebo has been out of action due to a wrist injury the entire season. Just as the Padres were beginning to expect his comeback, he tested positive for Clostebol, a banned substance. Following this, the MLB suspended Tatis Jr. for 80 games. Apart from covering the remainder of this season, the Padres shortstop will be out for the start of the 2023 season too.

For starters, A-Rod’s prediction falls flat solely crediting LeBron James‘ non-existent association with steroids or any PEDs. In addition to that, fans drew a parallel between A-Rod and Tatis Jr. as today is A-Rod’s 6th retirement anniversary.

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Notably, former Yankee legend A-Rod had accepted his steroid consumption. Subsequently, he faced a 162-game ban.

The deal between Padres and Tatis Jr.

This suspension has come as an enormous shock to the San Diego Padres who signed a 14-year contract of $340 million with Fernando Tatis Jr. Suffering from a fractured left wrist, Bebo still hadn’t made his debut in 2022. And now, Bebo has received an 80-game ban. This suspension has also derailed the plans of the Padres’ given their 14-year contract.

He accepted the charges and?said, “I have no excuse for my error, and I would never do anything to cheat or disrespect this game I love.“

This suspension could be career-changing for a youngster who had a bright future ahead of him. How do you think will this suspension affect his future?

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