Had Fernando Tatis Jr. been available for the postseason, the San Diego Padres might have been in the World Series instead of the Philadelphia Phillies. But the Padres shortstop violated MLB’s performance-enhancement drug policy and is now facing an 80-game ban in MLB.

However, it seems like there is some good news for Tatis after all. Yes! The Padres owner Peter Seidler has given a major update regarding Tatis and his possible comeback in the next season.

The San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. is planning for a strong comeback in 2023

It has been over a year since Fernando Tatis Jr. played baseball. Even before MLB suspended the San Diego Padres star for consuming PEDs, he did not play a single game this season because of his injuries.

And when the Padres needed him the most, MLB handed him an 80-game suspension. However, the Padres owner has some positive updates for the 23-year-old shortstop. 

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Per 97.3 The Fan, Peter Seidler said that Tatis is well aware he let the Padres fans down. And now, he is planning for a strong comeback in the 2023 season to prove his worth.

“Fernando Tatis Jr. loves the city of San Diego and feels like he let them down, and will come back with a vengeance and prove to everyone who he really is,” said the tweet.

Even the San Diego Padres GM, AJ Preller, sounded optimistic about Tatis’ comeback in the 2023 season. “Tatis will spend the off-season rehabbing and should be ready to go for baseball activities for the start of spring training,” the Padres GM said of Tatis.

What to expect from the Padres in the 2023 season?

If not for the pitching, the San Diego Padres have one of the best teams in the entire MLB. With Manny Machado and Juan Soto from the plate, the Padres have their offense sorted. And given the fact that Tatis will come back in the very next season, the Padres’ offense will only get better.

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But given Tatis is facing an 80-game ban, he will miss a few games in the next season as well. Do you think the Padres shortstop will prove his worth after his comeback from the ban?