Fernando Tatis Jr. Unlikely To Have Shoulder Surgery
3 years agoSan Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. (shoulder) is unlikely to opt for offseason surgery on his troublesome left shoulder, according to sources. The decision isn't necessarily final, but it's tied to Tatis' belief that his shoulder is stable and will hold up moving forward. The superstar shortstop has partially dislocated his shoulder on at least four separate occasions this year and spent two stints on the injured list as a result. Each dislocation makes it more likely for future dislocations, but Tatis prefers to avoid an operation to repair his shoulder. Recovery for that surgery would take around five months, so if he changes his mind, his availability for the start of 2022 would be in question. Tatis hit an impressive .282/.364/.611 with 42 home runs and 25 stolen bases, and he figures to be in serious consideration for the National League MVP.
Source: MLB.com - AJ Cassavell
Source: MLB.com - AJ Cassavell