Fernando Tatis Jr. is facing a heavy backlash from baseball fans. Major League Baseball found him guilty of using PEDs (performance-enhancing drugs) earlier this week. Notably, the San Diego Padres’ star shortstop was a fan favorite just a couple of weeks ago.

Although Tatis did not play a single game this season because of the wrist injury, the Padres had high hopes from their marquee player for the rest of the season. And now, when MLB has banned Tatis for 80 official games, the Padres players and fans are also criticizing the 23-year-old shortstop.

Recently, the Padres fans started bashing Fernando Tatis Jr. over his PED ban and did not hesitate in trolling the star shortstop. Considering the heavy criticism, no one is even buying Tatis? home jersey. Even though jersey stores are providing heavy discounts, the Padres fans are not willing to buy Tatis? #23 home jerseys.

The Padres fans bash Fernando Tatis Jr. over PED suspension

The San Diego Padres have played the 2022 season without the star performer,?Fernando Tatis Jr. Despite that, they have done a remarkable job so far. That said, the Padres also have Juan Soto by their side. Considering Soto is also a brilliant talent, the Padres fans may have found a new hero for their team.

Earlier on Sunday, a fan shared a photograph from a jersey store that said Tatis? jerseys are available at a 25% discount. But the irony is that no one is willing to buy the jersey at even 25% of a discount.

One fan even said that the store owner should donate these jerseys to homeless people. And a few of them demanded more discounts on Tatis’ home jerseys. One fan even asked that the discounts should have been at least 80%, considering the number of banned games.

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Several other tweets criticized Fernando Tatis Jr. for his careless action.

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Notably, despite being fully fit, Tatis will not be able to play a single game this season. And even if the Padres make it to the World Series this season, they will not be able to plate 80 games. Hence, Tatis will miss a huge part of the next season too.

READ MORE: Can the San Diego Padres Salvage a Less Than Stellar 2022 Season Following Surprise PED Suspension of Star Slugger Fernando Tatis Jr.?

Do you think Tatis? absence will affect the Padres? chances of playing in the World Series this season?

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