Padres Star Fernando Tatis Jr. Gets Suspended 80 Games

San Diego Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. has been suspended 80 games for violating Major League Baseball's performance-enhancing drug policy effective immediately, the league announced in an official statement shared on its official website Friday.

"The Office of the Commissioner of Baseball announced today that San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. has received an 80-game suspension without pay after testing positive for Clostebol, a performance-enhancing substance in violation of Major League Baseball’s Joint Drug Prevention and Treatment Program," MLB said.

News of Tatis' violation and possible suspension was initially reported by ESPN's Jeff Passan, who cited "sources familiar with the situation."


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