Padres Star Fernando Tatis Jr. Suspended 80 Games for Drug Violation

Padres Star Fernando Tatis Jr. Suspended 80 Games for Drug Violation
San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. (23) looks on from the dugout during the fourth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Petco Park in San Diego, Calif., on Aug 2, 2022. Orlando Ramirez/USA TODAY Sports via Field Level Media
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San Diego Padres star shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. was suspended 80 games without pay after testing positive for the performance-enhancing substance Clostebol, the commissioner’s office announced Friday evening.

The league says the substance is in violation of Major League Baseball’s Joint Drug Prevention and Treatment Program.