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Nationals reinstate Elijah Dukes from DL
Following tonight's game, the Washington Nationals recalled from rehab and reinstated outfielder Elijah Dukes from the 15-Day Disabled List. Nationals Senior Vice President and General Manager Jim Bowden made this announcement.
Dukes missed the last 19 games with a right calf strain. He went 1-for-11 with a solo home run and three walks in six games during his rehab assignment with Triple-A Columbus.
The 24-year-old has batted .264 with nine doubles, two triples, six home runs and 23 RBI in 54 games with the Nationals. He owns a .364 on-base percentage and has recorded 10 stolen bases in 11 attempts. He has missed a combined 72 games during three DL stints this season.
