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SAN DIEGO — San Diego Padres star right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. took batting practice on the field and says he expects to return in September from a stress reaction in his right thighbone that has sidelined him for two months. He says it felt good to be outside with his teammates and that every day is a step closer. Tatis hasn't played since June 21. He was placed on the injured list on June 24, retroactive to June 22. Tatis doesn't have a specific return date in mind but says, "I'm definitely playing baseball the next month. That's what it looks like."
