Padres say Tatis likely will not need surgery

San Diego Padres star shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. should be able to avoid surgery on his left shoulder, the team said a day after he slightly dislocated it taking a hard swing against San Francisco.

An MRI exam Tuesday showed a slight labral tear, and the Padres put Tatis, 22, on the 10-day injured list. General manager A.J. Preller said the club wasn’t ruling out anything, including Tatis’ possible return when he’s eligible.

According to Preller, doctors said another partially dislocated shoulder could occur again but playing this season wouldn’t put him at long-term risk.

Nationals are depleted

Washington put starting pitchers Jon Lester and Patrick Corbin, closer Brad Hand and four position players expected in the lineup — left fielder Kyle Schwarber, first baseman Josh Bell, second baseman Josh Harrison and catcher Yan Gomes — on the 10-day injured list before its first game of the season.

The Nationals’ first four games were postponed because of a team coronavirus outbreak.

Etc.

Seattle left-hander James Paxton departed in the second inning against the Chicago White Sox because of discomfort in his pitching elbow, the Mariners announced . ... Texas traded infielder Rougned Odor to the New York Yankees for two minor league outfielders . ... Tampa Bay put center fielder Kevin Kiermaier (quadriceps strain) on the 10-day IL . ... Atlanta acquired infielder Orlando Arcia from Milwaukee for pitchers Chad Sobotka and Patrick Weigel.