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Fernando Tatis Jr. rehabs with Chihuahuas; here's when to watch the MLB star in El Paso

aaron a. bedoya, el paso times
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San Diego Padre Fernando Tatis Jr.'s 15-day stay with the El Paso Chihuahuas started Tuesday.

The 2021 National League home run leader's rehab assignment precedes the end of his 80-game suspension for performance-enhancing drugs.

El Paso will begin a six-game series with Albuquerque on April 11 at Southwest University Park, and Tatis should be available for all those games. He is eligible to return to the major leagues on April 20.

Tatis had indicated he wanted to come to El Paso for his rehab assignment to play for manager Phillip Wellman and hitting coach Raul Padron, who were with him in 2017 and '18 in Double-A San Antonio.

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Fernando Tatis Jr.'s 15-day stay with the El Paso Chihuahuas started Tuesday when he joined the team for its game at Sacramento.
Fernando Tatis Jr.'s 15-day stay with the El Paso Chihuahuas started Tuesday when he joined the team for its game at Sacramento.

Chihuahuas home schedule with Fernando Tatis Jr.

  • Tuesday, April 11: 6:05 p.m. Southwest University Park.

  • Wednesday, April 12: 11:05 a.m. Southwest University Park.

  • Thursday, April 13: 6:35 p.m. Southwest University Park.

  • Friday, April 14: 6:35 p.m. Southwest University Park.

  • Saturday, April 15: 6:35 p.m. Southwest University Park.

  • Sunday, April 16: 12:05 p.m. Southwest University Park.

How long is Fernando Tatis Jr. playing with El Paso Chihuahuas?

Tatis was optioned on a 15-day assignment. His first game was Tuesday in Sacramento.

When is Tatis eligible to return to San Diego Padres?

He is eligible to return to the major leagues on April 20.

Fernando Tatis Jr.'s 15-day stay with the El Paso Chihuahuas started Tuesday when he joined the team for its game at Sacramento.
Fernando Tatis Jr.'s 15-day stay with the El Paso Chihuahuas started Tuesday when he joined the team for its game at Sacramento.

Get tickets to watch Fernando Tatis Jr. at Southwest University Park

Tickets are available for individual games. Single tickets, ranging from $9 to $41, plus fees, are available at https://www.milb.com/el-paso/tickets/single-game-tickets or in-person at Southwest University Park, 1 Ballpark Plaza in Downtown El Paso. Military and first responders can purchase discounted tickets.

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Fernando Tatis Jr.'s 15-day stay with the El Paso Chihuahuas started Tuesday when he joined the team for its game at Sacramento.
Fernando Tatis Jr.'s 15-day stay with the El Paso Chihuahuas started Tuesday when he joined the team for its game at Sacramento.

This article originally appeared on El Paso Times: Fernando Tatis Jr. joins El Paso Chihuahuas after 80-game suspension