Fernando Tatis Jr. interrupts AJ Preller’s interview with a surprise request

Fernando Tatis Jr. crashed an interview with San Diego Padres president of baseball operations AJ Preller to lobby for a contract extension for reliever Adrian Morejon. The moment took place during the team's locker room celebration following a 4-2 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium, which secured San Diego's place in the postseason.

While Tatis made his pitch on camera, Morejon was seen in the background making a money gesture before greeting Preller. Morejon has posted a 2.86 ERA across 73 appearances in 2026 after previously agreeing to a one-year, $3.9 million deal in January.