The home clubhouse at Petco Park was on the verge of closing Friday afternoon when Fernando Tatis Jr. strolled through the doors. His left wrist was not wrapped in any way. He’d already undergone additional imaging. Instead of speaking with reporters congregating near his locker, Tatis headed directly to the trainer’s room.

Thursday's contest between the Dodgers and Padres saw Fernando Tatis Jr. leave the game after being drilled in the hand with a fastball from reliever Jack Little. Tatis was sent for an X-ray (inconclusive) for what amounted to his third hit by pitch against the Dodgers this season.

San Diego Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. will be in the lineup for the series opener against the Kansas City Royals.