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Fernando Tatis Jr. RF - SD | Ronald Acuna Jr. RF - ATL |
| News | |
| | Padres manager Mike Shildt said Fernando Tatis Jr. is expected to make his Cactus League debut on Friday.
Ari Koslow
Thu, Feb 27th | Ronald Acuña Jr., recovering from his second ACL surgery, prefers staying healthy over chasing steals, saying, “I’d rather steal 30 and play a whole year as opposed to stealing 70, injuring myself and missing a whole year,” per team updates.
Bruno Mulé
Fri, Mar 14th |
| | Fernando Tatis Jr. is back at Padres camp on Wednesday after being away with an illness.
Ari Koslow
Wed, Feb 26th | Ronald Acuña Jr. (knee) is on track to make his season debut for Atlanta in early- to mid-May, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.
Bruno Mulé
Thu, Mar 13th |
| | Padres manager Mike Shildt said Fernando Tatis Jr. is still battling illness.
Ari Koslow
Mon, Feb 24th | Ronald Acuña Jr. has been crushing long home runs in batting practice as he continues his recovery from ACL surgery on his left knee, which he underwent in June 2024, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports. Manager Brian Snitker noted, "He's probably as strong as he's ever been" after witnessing Acuña’s latest display of power.
Bruno Mulé
Mon, Mar 10th |
| | Fernando Tatis Jr. is absent from Saturday’s Cactus League opener due to illness.
Bruno Mulé
Sat, Feb 22nd | Braves GM Alex Anthopoulos said Ronald Acuna Jr. won't play in any Grapefruit League games.
Ari Koslow
Sat, Feb 22nd |
| | | Braves superstar Ronald Acuna Jr. has acknowledged he will be less aggressive on the bases in 2025 after sustaining a torn left ACL in May 2024.
Brenton Kemp
Fri, Feb 14th |
| Notes | |
| | Fernando Tatis Jr. dealt with injuries during the 2024 season but remained highly productive when on the field. Over 102 games, he delivered 21 home runs, 64 runs scored, 49 RBI, and 11 stolen bases. His Statcast metrics remain elite, ranking in the 99th percentile for hard-hit rate and in the 97th percentile for both average exit velocity and expected batting average. While his days of swiping 25+ bases may be behind him, Tatis continues to provide excellent power and strong ratios. If the Padres bolster their lineup through free agency, his counting stats could see a notable boost.
Kelly Kirby - FantasyPros | Ronald Acuña Jr. was limited to just 48 games in 2024 after suffering a torn ACL, a devastating blow to many fantasy rosters. His status for Opening Day 2025 remains uncertain, raising echoes of his situation heading into 2023. That year, Acuña bounced back from a prior knee injury to deliver one of the most remarkable fantasy performances ever, with 41 home runs, 149 runs scored, 106 RBIs, and an incredible 73 stolen bases. While replicating those stats in 2025 may be a tall order, few players at age 27 possess his unique blend of power and speed. Expect a slight draft-day discount due to the injury concerns, but monitor updates on his recovery to ensure his absence won't extend into the season's early weeks.
Kelly Kirby - FantasyPros |
