Fernando Tatís Jr. says he fell ill with the COVID-19 virus several days ago, which meant he had to watch the party from his couch while the San Diego Padres clinched a playoff spot Monday.

When he returned to the Padres' lineup Friday after missing three games, Tatís made sure the baseball world knows he's healthy and ready for October.

Tatís hit a grand slam in the fourth inning of the Padres' 7-4 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday night, swinging the momentum in a win that kept San Diego in contention for a home playoff series.

“I feel way better today, and I’m looking forward to feeling even better in the next couple of days,” Tatís said after his fourth career grand slam.

Tatís missed the Padres' entire home series with the Milwaukee Brewers earlier this week after co

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