star Jr. will begin a rehab a signment on Saturday with San Diego's Double-A affiliate. Tatis participated in batting practice with the Padres ahead of their game on Friday night before departing to join the San Antonio Mi sions. He's slated to serve as the DH and leadoff hitter: Fernando Tatis Jr. will be batting leadoff tonight and starting as the designated hitter! He begins his rehab a signment at 7:05 p. Nick Foligno Women Jersey m. San Antonio Mi sions Baseball (@mi sionsmilb) Tatis, 23, has not played this season . His original timetable had him out for up to three months, or into June. Major League Baseball's rules dictate that a position player can spend up to 20 days on a rehab a signment, meaning that Tatis should make his season debut before the calendar flips to September."I don't think we have a set amount of at-bats," NHL Columbus Blue Jackets Jacket regarding the timetable of Tatis' rehab a signment. "And also, you'd like to get a guy back here when he's swinging the bat pretty well too. We are later in the season; this isn't going to be a Brandon Dubinsky Women Jersey three-week proce s to get him back here, so we'll just take it day-to-day and see where he is physically and how he's feeling at the plate." CBS Sports HQ Newsletter Your Ultimate Guide to Every Day in Sports We bring sports news that matters to your inbox, to help you stay informed and get a winning edge. I agree to receive the "CBS Sports HQ Newsletter" and marketing communications, updates, special offers (including partner offers), and other information from Mark Letestu Men Jersey CBS Sports and the Paramount family of companies. By pre sing sign up, I confirm that I have read and agree to the . Please check the opt-in box to acknowledge that you would like to subscribe. Thanks for signing up! Keep an eye on your inbox. Sorry! There was an error proce sing your subscription. Tatis is expected to see action at designated hitter and at his customary position, shortstop, as well as in center Cam Atkinson Jersey field. He made 24 appearances in the outfield last season, and the Padres want him to remain versatile in part so that they can continue to play infielder . The sure-handed Kim has enjoyed a breakout season at the plate during Tatis' absence, even outhitting center fielder by more than 40 points of OPS. Of course, wherever Tatis plays, he'll be stepping into a new-look Padres lineup following a week of trades that saw them add outfielder , first baseman , and infielder .When healthy, Tatis has been one of the better players in the majors. In 273 career games, he's hit .292/.369/.596 (160 OPS+) with 81 home runs and 52 stolen bases. His contributions have been worth an estimated 13.6 Wins Above Replacement, according to Baseball Reference's calculations. The Padres will enter play on Saturday with a 61-48 record, placing them 13 games back of their opponents, the , in the National League West. The Padres are also 1 games behind the for the NL's top Riley Nash Kids Jersey wild card spot.