Tatis Jr. contributed to the early offense, reaching and helping set the tone with speed and presence atop the order. His aggressive baserunning and involvement in the top of the Padres’ lineup contributed to the team’s momentum and run-scoring opportunities.

Tatís Jr. supplied a bright spot in the Dodgers series with a 3-for-11 line and two walks, but he acknowledged the Padres didn’t play their best, blaming untimely hitting, baserunning mistakes and too many strikeouts. He maintains belief in the club’s ability to win the division and contends there is a lot of baseball left to play. His leadership remains a cornerstone for fantasy managers tracking Padres upside.

Tatis anchors Padres’ stacks with top-tier upside, especially in a favorable matchup against opposing hurlers; his power and speed contribute to high ceiling lineups, particularly in tournament contexts.

Tatis Jr. anchors Padres’ offense in a favorable slate spot with upside against Teng, who’s shown vulnerability. Tatis’ power and speed give him multi-category upside in a game Padres are priced to produce, making him a central piece in exposure-light stacks or contrarian builds.

Tatis Jr. brings explosive power and speed, but his power has cooled since returning from suspension. His overall dynamic impact remains game-changing when he’s locked in, providing Padres with peak upside in October when he finds the right rhythm.