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Fernando Tatís Jr. fuels Padres playoff push with historic week and Mets robbery

2026-08-27 · Fernando Tatís Jr. · Player Focus

Fernando Tatís Jr. turned the National League’s second half into a personal showcase, earning NL Player of the Week and MLB Play of the Week honors on 24 August 2026 after a historic performance against the New York Mets. The Padres superstar became only the second player in MLB history to win both awards in the same week, joining former teammate Juan Soto, who first did so on 1 April 2024.

How did Tatís Jr. dominate at the plate recently?

Over a six-game stretch ending 23 August 2026, Tatís Jr. batted .480 (12-for-25) with four home runs and 11 RBIs, posting a 1.098 OPS since the All-Star break. His power surge began after ending a 55-game homer drought on 30 May 2026, and he has since helped San Diego win 14 of its last 18 games, capturing a share of the third NL Wild Card spot.

What was the signature defensive moment of his season?

On 18 August 2026 at Citi Field, Tatís Jr. launched two home runs off the Mets before leaping above the right-field wall to rob Francisco Lindor of a bases-loaded grand slam. The play made him the first player since Mike Cameron on 2 May 2002 to hit multiple home runs and rob a grand slam in the same game, a moment widely praised by fans and analysts alike.

How is Tatís Jr. performing overall in 2026?

In his seventh MLB season with San Diego, Tatís Jr. has appeared in 130 games with 508 at-bats, batting .287 with 75 runs, 146 hits, 17 home runs, 67 RBIs, and 30 stolen bases. He is slugging .449 with an .807 OPS, contributing significantly as the Padres fight for a postseason berth.

Where do the Padres stand in the playoff race?

After a 3-2 extra-inning loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates on 24 August 2026, San Diego sits at 71-61, holding the final Wild Card spot in the National League and leading the Arizona Diamondbacks by 2.0 games. The team has gone 19-10 since the All-Star break, correcting a slow start that had playoff hopes in doubt.

  • Fernando Tatís Jr. is the second player in MLB history to win NL Player of the Week and MLB Play of the Week in the same week
  • He robbed Francisco Lindor of a grand slam on 18 August 2026 while hitting two home runs in the same game
  • Since the All-Star break, Tatís Jr. has a 1.098 OPS with 12 home runs in 33 games
  • The Padres hold the final NL Wild Card spot at 71-61, leading the Diamondbacks by 2.0 games
StatisticValue
Home runs since All-Star break12
Games played since All-Star break33
OPS since All-Star break1.098
RBIs in six-game stretch (ending 23 Aug)11
Batting average in six-game stretch.480

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