Padres reinstate Fernando Tatis Jr., Eric Hosmer from COVID-19 IL

The Padres reinstated Fernando Tatis Jr. and Eric Hosmer from the COVID-19 injured list prior to Wednesday’s game, per the team. In corresponding moves, John Andreoli was returned to Triple-A and Tucupita Marcano was optioned.

Tatis Jr. last appeared in a game on May 9. Hosmer didn’t miss quite as much time, last playing on May 11. Both are back in the lineup for Wednesday’s game. While they were out, Andreoli was appearing in the majors for the first time since 2018. He appeared in every game since the 11th before sitting out Tuesday night’s contest, mostly serving as a defensive replacement in the outfield. Though he only stepped to the plate seven times, the 30-year-old managed a double, a walk and a couple of runs scored.

Marcano, just 21 years old, is a promising infield prospect for the Padres, pushed into action this year due to the myriad injuries to Tatis. He has seen game action 18 times, slashing .207/.303/.241 in 33 plate appearances. The Padres hope that Tatis can settle in for good now after a start-and-stop first part of the season. Tatis has appeared in just 26 of the Padres' first 43 games, though he’s been his usual electric self when active. Tatis has posted a 135 wRC+ with nine home runs and a .313 ISO.