Not many players could be considered an All-Star while playing through a severe slump that has lasted more than two months. But Padres right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. has been good enough and is a big enough presence that he will be on the National League All-Star team.

Manny Machado is going to have some Padres company in Atlanta soon. Right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. and righty reliever Jason Adam were named to the National League All-Star team on Sunday, as Major League Baseball announced the reserves and pitchers for the Midsummer Classic,

Padres Make Manny Machado Request Before Phillies Game originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Manny Machado, San Diego Padres third baseman, is in his fourteenth major-league season and is renowned for his power and glove at the hot corner.