Fernando Tatis Jr. Sends Strong Message to Marlins’ Rookie After Tearful MLB Moment

Baseball can be brutal, especially when you’re a rookie. But what happens when certain mistakes cost your team the game? That’s exactly what unfolded when Marlin’s 25-year-old second baseman took the field against the San Diego Padres on Tuesday.

What started as a promising night quickly spiraled into heartbreak, ending with a tearful exit from the diamond. And now, in the aftermath, a player is stepping up to offer support when it’s needed the most. But it’s not coming from his team, but from the Padres. Fernando Tatis Jr.

Marlins’ rookie Ronny Simon left the field in tears after he committed not one, not two, but three errors. And for the Marlins, who were 6-0 after the first inning, the night ended with 6-8 and a loss to the Padres. The 24-year-old left the field crying, and he never came back. He was removed from the game for a defensive replacement.

But after the game, something heartwarming unfolded. Padres’ right fielder Tatis Jr. offered a few words of encouragement for the rookie — after all, when games get tough, that’s all you need, a little support.

When asked about Simon after the game, Tatis Jr. said to Marty Caswell, It happens, it’s baseball. I know everybody that has won a Gold Glove or Platinum Glove have had one of those nights.” He didn’t forget to compliment Simon, I definitely know he’s a great player. He has won MVP from Winner’s League over there in Dominican and I’m seeing him play really good baseball and I have no doubt he’s gonna be a great baseball player.”

“It’s baseball, it happens. I definitely know he’s a great player.”

Fernando Tatís had empathy for Marlins rookie Ronny Simòn after his 4-error night@SportingTrib pic.twitter.com/QG2dV5xUrq

— Marty Caswell (@MartyCaswell) May 28, 2025

Even though such happenings are normal in baseball, for Simon, it was definitely a rough night. And with this encouraging push from an experienced player, that too, from the opposing team, he might have felt a bit more at ease.

Now, all that fans are awaiting is his stunning comeback. And maybe we won’t have to wait for it that long, as the Marlins will face the Padres for the second game on the 29th.

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