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Minor leaguer rips Fernando Tatis Jr. as 'cheater' after Padres star's HR

Fernando Tatis Jr. said he expects to face plenty of vitriol from opposing players and fans in 2023 because of his positive test last year for a performance-enhancing substance. The San Diego Padres star got an early taste on Wednesday night.

Tatis belted a solo home run Wednesday during his second minor-league rehab game with Triple-A El Paso, where he will play for the next two weeks as he completes his 80-game suspension.

After being booed while rounding the bases by the home fans at Triple-A Sacramento, Tatis also caught flak on social media from Kade McClure, the pitcher who allowed the homer.