The San Diego padres had confidence in Tatis Jr., who had virtually never played full-time in the majors.He bid for a whopping $340 million,proposing an ultra-long 14-year contract that will cover all of 2021-2034.It is impossible without any certainty.
skill is certain.In 130 games this year, Tatis Jr. had a batting average of 0.282, 42 homers, 97 RBIs, and an OPS (on-base percentage + slugging percentage) of 0.975.He also finished third in the National League Most Valuable Player (MVP) voting.But he missed 32 games. He was twice on the disabled list due to a left shoulder problem.
Tatis Jr.'s left shoulder problem has been around since the minor leagues.It was a problem that San Diego knew all too well. It was for this reason that he corrected his swing form during the season, and he also played as an outfielder, leaving his shoulder protection primary position, shortstop roll. However, the fundamental problem has not been solved.He chose to endure through rehabilitation rather than surgery.
Tatis Jr. is full of confidence.In an interview with Major League Baseball source Hector Gomez recently,he said confidently that the shoulder injury is 100% recovered.In my opinion,surgery is very far away.For the time being,I think we can rule out (the possibility of surgery).
Outfielder Tatis Jr. is also attractive, but the position where the value can be maximized is the shortstop position.San Diego is also likely to have spent a lot of money for that.As confident as Tatis Jr. has shown,he looks set to return to full-time shortstop next year.However, whether his shoulder condition can sustain the remaining 13 years of his contract is another matter.
As the shoulder hurts habitually, the prevailing opinion is that surgery is ultimately necessary at some point.As San Diego's performance deteriorated in the second half of this year and the chances of qualifying for the postseason decreased,it is not unrelated to the opinion that Tatis Jr. should be out of the season and undergo surgery as soon as possible.He is a player with $340 million invested.He is interested in whether he can clean his shoulder problems.
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