Tatis (wrist) could begin a minor-league rehab assignment as early as this weekend, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Tatis is scheduled to take live batting practice Monday, and how his surgically repaired left wrist responds to the activity could dictate whether he's cleared for game action later this week or at some point next week. Since Tatis has been on the shelf since spring training, he'll likely need at least a handful of minor-league games to pick up at-bats and regain his timing at the plate. Even so, a mid-August return from the 60-day injured list is seemingly in play for Tatis if he avoids any setbacks in his buildup program.

Tatis (wrist) is scheduled to take live batting practice Monday, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Tatis was previously spotted taking BP last week, but he looks poised to face higher-level velocity Monday, which will mark another step forward in his recovery from the surgery he underwent in mid-March to repair the scaphoid bone in his left wrist. If Tatis' wrist responds well to Monday's workout, the Padres could begin to outline a minor-league rehab assignment for the 23-year-old, who could be poised to make his 2022 debut with the big club around the middle of August.

Tatis (wrist) took batting practice with his teammates Tuesday, according to Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune.

EDGE Analysis

Tatis got in some cuts over the weekend, but his hacks Tuesday came on the field -- the first time he has done so since injuring his wrist. Barring any setbacks, Tatis -- according to Acee -- could face live pitching "a couple times next week" and head out on a rehab assignment afterward.

Tatis (wrist) took batting practice at Citi Field over the weekend, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Tatis resumed a hitting progression shortly before the All-Star break and had been hitting in the cage as of a few days ago prior to getting the green light for batting practice on the field. The 23-year-old apparently responded well to his workout over the weekend, and he said he'll likely take a few more live hitting sessions in simulated games over the next few days before potentially beginning a minor-league rehab assignment at Double-A San Antonio. Tatis is still likely a week or more away from returning from the 60-day injured list, but fantasy managers who have been stashing him all season should continue holding the star shortstop while an early August debut is beginning to come into focus.

Tatis (wrist) has been hitting in the cage at 95-100 percent, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Tatis has been cleared to swing a bat for only a week, but it appears that he's doing so nearly at full strength. The superstar shortstop indicated that he is feeling "pretty good" and hasn't suffered any setbacks, per AJ Cassavell of MLB.com, though at this point he hasn't progressed beyond taking soft toss. Tatis still has several more steps to complete before he can begin a rehab assignment, so he is likely still weeks away from making his season debut for the Padres.

Tatis (wrist) will begin a hitting progression Friday, Ben Higgins of 97.3 The Fan reports.

EDGE Analysis

Tatis underwent another scan on his wrist Monday, which was believed to have produced differing opinions regarding his status from the team's medical staff. However, he's been cleared to take another step in his recovery by beginning a hitting progression. The 23-year-old has been fielding grounders and shagging balls in the outfield in recent weeks. Although this is certainly an encouraging step, it's not yet clear when Tatis will be able to return to game action.

Tatis (wrist) underwent another scan and met with the surgeon who performed his surgery Monday, and an update on his status is expected to come Wednesday, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 23-year-old's rehab progress has been stalled while awaiting clearance to participate in full baseball activities, as he's been fielding grounders, shagging balls in the outfield and taking phantom swings and doing tee work in the batting cage. If the scan results bring positive news, Tatis could be cleared to begin taking full swings, which would allow him to significantly ramp up his rehab work.

Tatis will have another discussion this week with the doctor who performed surgery on his left wrist during the offseason, and he could subsequently gain clearance to start taking batting practice without restrictions, Shaun O'Neill of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Tatis has been fielding grounders and shagging balls in the outfield for weeks, but he's yet to swing a bat at max effort. However, he's been working in the team's indoor batting cage taking phantom swings and doing light tee work, and he indicated Thursday's that he's been "a little more aggressive" in those areas lately. Of course, Tatis won't be able to take normal batting practice until given full clearance, but the superstar shortstop believes that he isn't far away. "I feel like I'm getting ready to start swinging the bat...It's about time. It's a big step," Tatis stated.

The Padres are considering having Tatis (wrist) play the outfield when he's able to return to action, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Tatis is making progress in his return from left wrist surgery and could resume swinging a bat within the next few weeks. He's still not close to making his season debut, but San Diego has nonetheless discussed having the superstar shortstop shift to the outfield when he does return, per Cassavell. Tatis is no stranger to the outfield -- he spent time in both center and right field last season -- though he's been doing most of his defensive work at shortstop while rehabbing. It's important to note that there's no definitive plan in place for Tatis yet, and priorities could change depending on what happens with the roster between now and his return. "I really don't know yet," Padres manager Bob Melvin said. "It depends on once he gets here where our need is. This guy can play any position on the field. I don't think we're saying: This is the particular position for him. It's just as much about conditioning and getting his arm in shape being in the outfield."

Tatis (wrist) "came out happy" from Tuesday's doctor appointment and is expected to be swinging a bat at full speed within the next two weeks, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 23-year-old was limited to swinging at about 40 percent intensity as of last week, but he apparently checked out well Tuesday and has received clearance to progress to full swings. Once he's swinging 100 percent off a tee, Tatis will advance to hitting off a pitching machine for 10 days before starting a rehab assignment. Given that basic timeline he won't be ready to return from the injured list coming out of the All-Star break July 22, but he could be back by the end of July or early August.