Fernando Tatis Jr. just lost a massive court battle — and it could cost him millions
Fernando Tatis Jr. lost a significant court case regarding a 2017 agreement with Big League Advance Fund. The court's ruling means he is liable for tens of millions of dollars, including an immediate payment of $3.2 million. Tatis Jr. plans to appeal the decision, which he argues was based on a predatory agreement made when he was a minor league prospect.
- ▪A San Diego Superior Court judge dismissed Tatis Jr.'s attempt to void a 2017 agreement with Big League Advance Fund.
- ▪The ruling requires Tatis Jr. to pay tens of millions of dollars, including $3.2 million awarded in arbitration.
- ▪Tatis Jr. accused the firm of targeting financially disadvantaged teenagers with misleading promises.
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MLB Fernando Tatis Jr. just lost a massive court battle — and it could cost him millions By Michael Duarte Published May 23, 2026, 7:10 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google Fernando Tatis Jr.’s pockets just got a lot smaller. A San Diego Superior Court judge officially dismissed the San Diego Padres superstar’s attempt to void a controversial 2017 agreement he signed with the Big League Advance Fund, a talent investment firm that gave the then teenage prospect a $2 million advance in exchange for 10% of his future earnings. The ruling means that Tatis Jr. remains on the hook for tens of millions of dollars, including an immediate $3.2 million already awarded in arbitration and more than $240,000 in the firm’s attorney fees. Tatis Jr.
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