Fernando Tatis, Jr. began a minor league rehab assignment with the San Diego Padres' Triple-A affiliate on Tuesday.

Tatis is nearing the end of his 80-game performance-enhancing drug suspension and is eligible to rejoin the Padres on April 20. 

Suspended players are allowed to play in spring training games and minor league games to prepare for their return. 

In addition to the suspension, Tatis is also working his way back from two left wrist surgeries and a left shoulder surgery, all within the last 13 months.