Fernando Tatis Jr. absorbs six hit-by-pitches this season, but stays composed and focused on beating pitchers rather than reacting on the mound. The Padres sit one game back of Los Angeles in the NL West, with Tatis delivering a .264 batting average and 17 homers to anchor a lineup that remains run-producing in fantasy leagues.

Brayan Bello’s clash with Tatis adds a layer of drama to a tight West race. Bello’s performance and the Sox rotation shape how matchups against San Diego will be viewed in DFS and season-long leagues. In Boston, the Red Sox’s pitching plans and the Padres’ offense create a dynamic where Tatis remains a high-floor, high-ceiling asset so long as he stays in the lineup.

From a fantasy angle, the division race and Tatis’s power pace keep him in the top tier. The Padres’ path around him—injury risk, rest days, and opponent quality—will influence who you pair with him and which pitchers you stream against San Diego in the coming weeks.