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Here are all the details about the availability of Fernando Tatis Jr. the star player of the San Diego Padres in their match against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Match Preview: San Diego Padres vs Pittsburgh Pirates

The San Diego Padres will face the Pittsburgh Pirates on 29th April 2022, in what will be the second game of their ongoing series in which the Padres won the first game pretty easily.

Even though the Pirates would want to bounce back in the 2nd game of the series, it won’t be an easy task for them as the Padres are playing quite well.

  • Padres currently have a record of 14-7.
  • Pirates currently have a record of 8-12.

Status of Fernando Tatis Jr. :

Fernando Tatis Jr. the superstar of the San Diego Padres suffered a hand injury during the offseason, as he was involved in a bike accident. Unfortunately, he still hasn’t recovered from that injury yet and is expected to be back around the 2nd week of June.

Injury Report:

Padres:

PLAYERPOSITIONUPDATEDINJURYINJURY STATUS
Austin AdamsRPThu, Apr 28ForearmExpected to be out until at least Jul 1
Wil MyersRFThu, Apr 28ThumbExpected to be out until at least May 7
Mike ClevingerSPWed, Apr 27KneeExpected to be out until at least May 3
Blake SnellSPTue, Apr 26GroinExpected to be out until at least May 3
Luke VoitDHSun, Apr 24BicepsExpected to be out until at least May 3
Pierce JohnsonRPFri, Apr 22ElbowExpected to be out until at least May 1
Fernando TatisSSWed, Apr 20WristExpected to be out until at least Jun 7
Drew PomeranzRPMon, Mar 28ElbowExpected to be out until at least Jun 7
Michel BaezRPSat, Mar 19ElbowExpected to be out until at least Jul 1
Adrian MorejonSPWed, Mar 16ElbowExpected to be out until at least Jul 
Source: CBS Sports

Pirates:

PLAYERPOSITIONUPDATEDINJURYINJURY STATUS
Andrew KnappCThu, Apr 28IllnessProbable for Apr 29
Kevin NewmanSSWed, Apr 27GroinExpected to be out until at least May 20
Anthony BandaRPTue, Apr 26IllnessExpected to be out until at least May 3
Cole TuckerRFTue, Apr 26IllnessExpected to be out until at least May 3
Duane UnderwoodRPWed, Apr 20HamstringExpected to be out until at least Apr 30
Max KranickSPTue, Apr 12ForearmExpected to be out until at least May 1
Greg AllenRFThu, Apr 7HamstringExpected to be out until at least Jun 7
Nick MearsRPTue, Mar 22ElbowExpected to be out until at least Jun 10
Blake CederlindRPTue, Mar 15ElbowExpected to be out until at least Jun 15
Source: CBS Sports

Player to watch out for in San Diego Padres vs Pittsburgh Pirates

  • Manny Machado – Padres

Manny has been in hot form, and he is an MVP candidate this season. He will be once again expected to have a big night for his team against the struggling Pirates.

Match Prediction & Telecast Details:

The Padres will once again be the favorites to win this game, as they are in good form and their opposition is struggling a lot.

  • Match Prediction: San Diego Padres to win the game.

You can watch the game on MLB TV.

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