The Padres were able to hit five homers and ostensibly scored three touchdowns in an absolute trouncing of the Rockies. Tatis’ blast off reliever Juan Mejia gave San Diego a 19-0 lead in the fifth inning at the time. It also gave him nine homers on the season, and that hit plus a single increased his slash to .322/.391/.559. Fantasy managers have to be thrilled with the production of Tatis over the first quarter of the season. Thrilled might be an understatement.

Tatis was tossed from Monday’s rain-soaked affair at Yankee Stadium in the seventh inning after striking out for the third time in the contest following a questionable called strike earlier in the at-bat that appeared to be well below the zone. Padres manager Mike Shidlt was also thrown out after expressing his displeasure with the call. The 26-year-old fantasy superstar finished the night 0-for-4 at the dish. We’re assuming he’ll use this as motivation for the remainder of the series in New York.

Tatis Jr. made things happen himself with the game tied in the top of the ninth. He reached second on a hustle double before stealing third and scoring on a wild pitch to give San Diego the lead. The 26-year-old outfielder has been outstanding, hitting .342/.414/.598 with eight homers, 26 runs scored, and eight steals across 133 plate appearances.

It’s a relief for the Padres and fantasy managers to see Tatis back in the lineup without missing any time after being hit by a pitch during Friday’s series opener in Pittsburgh. Initial X-rays came back negative for any fractures and the 26-year-old fantasy superstar appears to have avoided serious injury.