Fernando Tatis Jr. begins rehab at Double-A San Antonio

Fernando Tatis Jr. has started his rehab assignment at Double-A San Antonio, moving the All-Star shortstop closer to making his season debut for the San Diego Padres.

The San Antonio Missions announced he is joining the team effective Saturday but didn't say how long he would stay. He likely will be there just this weekend as the Missions have home games Saturday and Sunday against Wichita before embarking on a two-week