WASHINGTON (AP) Nationals right-hander Kelvin Herrera has been placed on the 10-day disabled list with a right rotator cuff impingement, further thinning the back of Washington’s bullpen.
The injury occurred Tuesday night in the ninth inning of a loss to the Atlanta Braves. After allowing a two-run triple, Herrera was examined by a team trainer and left the game.
Washington already is without closer Sean Doolittle, who is on the DL with a foot injury. Herrera, obtained in a trade with Kansas City in June, was serving as the closer in Doolittle’s absence.
Herrera was 1-2 with a 4.76 ERA and three saves with the Nationals.
Washington recalled Koda Glover from Triple-A Syracuse. As a rookie last season, Glover notched eight saves in 23 games.
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