The Washington Nationals today placed right fielder Jose Guillen on the 15-Day Disabled List, retroactive to July 19, with right elbow soreness. The Nationals are expected to purchase the contract of utility infielder Melvin Dorta from Harrisburg of the Double-A Eastern League prior to tomorrow’s series opener vs. Chicago (NL). Nationals Vice President and General Manager Jim Bowden made the announcements (link)
With the elbow injury to Jose Guillen, the Nationals are scheduled to recall utility guy Melvin Dorta. The 24-year old Dorta has spent the entire season in Harrisburg batting 277// with 15 doubles, 4HR and 24 RBI in 85 games with 25SB in 33 attempts.
Senators manager John Stearns believes a player like Dorta is an invaluable resource to a team. His ability to play seven positions capably (everywhere but pitcher and catcher) will provide Frank Robinson with added flexibility to make subsitutions.
Other news
NATIONALS RHP JOHN PATTERSON HAS SUCCESSFUL EXPLORATORY SURGERY ON RIGHT FOREARM
Washington Nationals right-handed pitcher John Patterson had successful exploratory surgery performed this morning on his right forearm by Nationals Orthopedist Dr. Ben Shaffer and Nationals hand consultant Dr. Richard Barth at Sibley Hospital in Washington, DC. During the 75-minute procedure, Patterson’s lacertus fibrosis was released and the median nerve was explored and decompressed. Several areas of constriction within the nerve were released, thus leaving the nerve healthy and free of compression. Patterson, 28, will be in a splint for one week, at which time he will begin range of motion and strength exercises. He is expected to be out approximately 4-6 weeks. (link)
MATTHEW LeCROY GRANTED UNCONDITIONAL RELEASE
The Washington Nationals today granted catcher/first baseman Matthew LeCroy his unconditional release. Nationals Vice President and General Manager Jim Bowden made the announcement. The 30 year-old LeCroy batted .239 (16-for-77) with two home runs and nine RBI in 39 games for the Nationals. (link)
Senators Fan | 21-Jul-06 at 3:41 pm | Permalink
Congrats to Melvin. I enjoyed watching him play this season and hope he does well in DC. He is a class act, plays hard everyday and is a fan favorite here in Harrisburg.