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MLB legend Pedro Martinez slams Padres for suspension of Fernando Tatis Jr.

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Pedro Martinez added his own take on the topic of Fernando Tatis Jr.'s failed drug test on Tuesday.

San Diego Padres star has been suspended for 80 games after testing positive for the banned substance Clostebol. Tatis was on his injury list at the time and was working to recover from a broken wrist he apparently sustained in a winter motorcycle accident in the Dominican Republic. 18} CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM

Starting pitcher Pedro Martinez, #45 of the Boston Red Sox, throws a pitch against the St. Louis Cardinals during the first inning of game three of the World Series on October 26, 2004 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis.

Boston Red Sox #45 starter Pedro Martinez pitches in the first inning against the St. Louis Cardinals. Game 3 of his World Series on October 26, 2004 at Bush his stadium in St. Louis. (Al Bello/Getty Images)

Martinez added his name to the list of players defending this young infielder, and his On TBS, who held the Padres responsible while talking about suspensions.

"Since he got hurt, San Diego has been built on him. This is where I have to give him a pass because San Diego has this kid. "Because he should have known what he was putting in his body. Whether it was the flu or what he put in his body, he's still valuable to the organization," said the Baseball Hall of Famer. "The Padres need to know exactly what he's going to do 24/7." I got JR. Regarding the attempted theft,

Tatis Jr. said he "accidentally" took medication to treat ringworm, including Clostebol.

Hall of Famer Pedro Martinez is introduced during the Baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremony at Clark Sports Center on September 08, 2021 in Cooperstown, New York.

Hall of Famer Pedro Martinez in the baseball hall Introduced at the Hall of Fame induction ceremony on September 8, 2021 at the Clark Sports Center in Cooperstown, NY. (Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

I couldn't do that."

He added that he was "completely devastated."

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Fernando Tatis Jr., #23 of the San Diego Padres, talks with Josh Bell, #24, during a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies August 4, 2022 at Petco Park in San Diego. 

#23 of the San Diego Padres on Aug. 4, 2022, during a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies in Petco. A Fernando Tatis Jr. talks to #24 Josh Bell. San Diego park.  (Photo by Denis Poroy/Getty Images)

He was awarded a 13-year, $340 million contract extension. signed before the 2021 season, the third highest at the time. He has not played this season after breaking his wrist in a motorcycle crash in the Dominican Republic.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

Ryan Gaydos is a sports editor for Fox News and Fox Business. Story tips can be sent to Ryan.Gaydos@fox.com.