WASHINGTON– The Washington Nationals have lost a key reliever to injury.
The team has placed P Shawn Kelley on the 10-Day Disabled List as he deals with a bout of of ulnar nerve irritation, according to MLB.com.
Kelley, 33, dealt with injury and poor performance in 2017, appearing in only 33 games with a 7.27 ERA.
So far this season, Kelley had rebounded with a 4.50 ERA in 8 games.
It is unknown whether Kelley will require a longer stay on the Disabled List than 10 days.
