Fernando Tatis Jr. Injury Update: Padres Outfielder Expected to Play Despite Left Forearm Contusion

Fernando Tatis Jr. has been dealing with injuries this season, including a previous left shoulder discomfort in April. Despite these setbacks, he maintains a strong performance with a batting average of .345 and an OPS of 1.021 across 30 games. His ability to play through injuries shows in his consistent presence in the lineup.

Upcoming games against the Pittsburgh Pirates could see Tatis Jr. continue his solid hitting, especially as he is expected to play. His participation also affects players like Oscar Gonzalez and Jason Heyward, who are next on the depth chart for right field. Tatis Jr.'s road performance shows a .268 average with 3 home runs, which will be crucial in away games like the one at PNC Park.