Fernando Tatis Jr., a San Diego Padres infielder, tested positive for a performance enhancer.
Adidas believes that sport should be fair, according to a statement sent in response to an inquiry from the sports network. We can confirm that our partnership will not continue because we have a clear policy on drugs.
He joined Adidas early in 2020 and received his own signature shoe, the Ultraboost DNA. His image appears to have been removed from the company's website, despite the fact that his contract with Adidas is not known.
On August 12th, Major League Baseball suspended him for 80 games after he tested positive for a steroid. He blamed the positive test on a skin medication he obtained in the Dominican Republic but was remorseful in his comments to the media.
"I have let a lot of people down," he said in the beginning. I have lost a lot of friends. I didn't succeed. I haven't succeeded all of them. I didn't do well to the front office of the Padres. I have failed to impress everyone in this city. I didn't do enough to help my country. I have let my family down. I apologize for my actions. My dreams have turned into nightmares.
A 14-year, $340 million extension was signed by the first player in baseball history to amass 80 home urns and 50 stolen bases. Before his suspension, he was on a path to becoming the face of baseball, securing another high-profile deal with Gatorade, becoming the cover athlete on the video game "MLB The Show 21," and appearing in ads for major brands.