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Padres Place Fernando Tatis Jr. and Two Others on IL Due to Safety Protocols

The Padres have placed shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr., infielder Jurickson Profar and outfielder Jorge Mateo on the injured list due to health and safety protocols, the team announced Tuesday.

According to The Athletic's Dennis Lin, at least one player has tested positive for the coronavirus. The team also said they'd announce corresponding rosters moves before its 8:40 p.m. ET game against the Rockies in Colorado.

Tatis Jr., one of the biggest stars in MLB, will surely be missed for what is an unknown time period. He leads the team in runs (23), home runs (9) and stolen bases (5) after missing nine games so far this season.