DR1 Daily News - Dominican Republic

Fernando Tatis Jr. is turning Major League Baseball’s second half into a personal showcase, pairing relentless offensive power with breathtaking defense to pull the San Diego Padres firmly into the National League playoff race.

After starting the 2026 season in an unprecedented power drought and failing to homer in his first 55 games, the 27-year-old right fielder has mounted a mid-season resurgence. Tatis’s power drought ended on 30 May 2026, and with it, Tatis Jr.’s home run swing awakened.

Since the All-Star break, Tatis has crushed 12 home runs in 33 games while posting a 1.098 OPS, leading a surge that has helped San Diego win 14 of its last 18 contests and capture a share of the third NL Wild Card spot.

The turn of events was formally recognized on Monday, 24 August 2026, when Major League Baseball named Tatis both the National League Player of the Week and the MLB...