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Nationals put Victory Robles on IL one day after dugout tiff

WASHINGTON -- The Nationals placed center fielder Victor Robles on the 10-day injured list with back spasms for the second time this season on Wednesday, a day after Washington starter MacKenzie Gore questioned Robles' effort on a flyball that fell for a single.

Washington selected the contract of outfielder Derek Hill from Triple-A Rochester to replace Robles on the roster. Robles was sidelined by back spasms from early May until last Friday. He had started five straight games since his return.

Manager Dave Martinez said Robles told him after Tuesday night's loss to St.