Fernando Tatis Jr. from San Diego Padres suspended for 80 games

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Fernando Tatis Jr., the star player for the San Diego Padres, has been suspended for 80 games.

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This decision comes as a surprise to many, as Tatis Jr. is one of the team's most popular and successful players.

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The suspension is due to his use of a banned substance, according to MLB's Joint Drug Prevention and Treatment Program.

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This isn't the first time that Tatis has been in trouble with MLB - he was previously suspended for 50 games in 2019.

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Tatis has not played for the Padres since he broke his wrist in a motorcycle accident in the offseason.

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Tatis, who signed a 14-year, $340 million extension before last season, will forfeit $3.2 million during the suspension.

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He's missed a lot of time due to injuries, playing in only 273 of 499 games since debuting on Opening Day in 2019.

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Tatis issued a statement apologizing for the result of his positive test for ringworm.

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Padres Preller called the suspension "very disappointing" and said the team was hoping to see more maturity out of its young star.

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