Padres star Fernando Tatis collapses in pain at the plate, helped off field against Giants

Fernando Tatis Jr. of the San Diego Padres grimaces in pain after taking a swing during the third inning of their game against the San Francisco Giants at Petco Park on April 5, 2021 in San Diego. (Denis Poroy/Getty Images) (Denis Poroy via Getty Images)

Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. left San Diego's game against the San Francisco Giants on Monday night after injuring his shoulder at the plate.

Tatis struck out swinging in the third inning at Petco Park and collapsed to the ground at the plate grabbing his arm while doing so. He stayed down for several minutes while the team’s medical staff ran out before Tatis eventually walked off the field into the dugout.

Fernando Tatis Jr. left the game after injuring himself on this swing.

(via @NBCSGiants)pic.twitter.com/lRkfnSbncO

— Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) April 6, 2021

Fernando Tatis Jr suffered left shoulder subluxation after this swing pic.twitter.com/W6yTWthX4F

— CJ Fogler #BlackLivesMatter (@cjzero) April 6, 2021

The Padres said after the game that Tatis suffered a left shoulder subluxation, or a partial dislocation. He dealt with a minor shoulder injury during spring training — something he said has been lingering for most of his career. Tatis will be evaluated by the team again Tuesday.

Update from the clubhouse: Fernando Tatis Jr. left tonight’s game with a left shoulder subluxation. He will be re-evaluated tomorrow.

— San Diego Padres (@Padres) April 6, 2021

The 22-year-old hit 17 home runs and 62 hits in 59 games for the Padres last season, his second with the team. He signed a massive 14-year, $340 million deal with San Diego before the season started.

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