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Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr., Ian Kinsler Placed on IL with Back, Neck Injuries

The San Diego Padres infield has taken two huge hits with rookie phenom Fernando Tatis Jr. and veteran Ian Kinsler landing on the 10-day injured list.

The team announced Friday that Tatis has a stress reaction in his lower back, and Kinsler is dealing with a herniated cervical disc. Infielder Ty France and outfielder Travis Jankowski were recalled from Triple-A.

Tatis was placed on the IL in April with a hamstring strain, which he suffered while attempting to stretch for a play at second base. It cost him more than a month, and now another injury could raise question marks about his durability as he continues his rookie season.