PHOENIX, ARIZONA - APRIL 13: Fernando Tatis Jr. #23 of the San Diego Padres hits a two-run home run against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the third inning of the MLB game at Chase Field on April 13, 2019 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
Four years ago today, the Padres made a trade for Fernando Tatis Jr.
Say what you want about James Shields‘ time in San Diego, but one thing is for certain. The Padres likely don’t acquire Fernando Tatis Jr. back on June 4, 2016, if the Chicago White Sox weren’t looking for proven pitching help.