NatsInsider · Aug 8, 2015
Strasburg returns, Uggla heads to DL
USA Today Sports ImagesStephen Strasburg was activated off the disabled list to start on Saturday night against the Colorado Rockies, as expected. The corresponding move, however, is a bit of a surprise.
Dan Uggla has been placed on the 15-day disabled list with back spasms, an injury that was previously undisclosed. That freed up a roster spot for Strasburg’s much-anticipated return.
Strasburg had been on the DL since July 5 with a strained left oblique muscle. He is 5-5 with a 5.16 ERA in 13 starts for the Nats this season.
Uggla heads to the disabled list with a .191 batting average, one homer and 14 RBI in 56 games this season.