Nationals put C Rodriguez on 15-day DL (AP)

[ASFN Admin]

Nationals catcher Ivan Rodriguez is going on the 15-day disabled list with a lower back strain. The move is being made Monday, and is retroactive to Sunday. The 38-year-old Rodriguez is batting .325 with nine doubles, a homer and 16 RBIs in his first season with Washington. Rodriguez left Washington's 7-6 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Saturday after hurting his back.

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