Nationals reinstate Joey Gallo and Robert Garcia

By MASN Staff

Masn Nationals

August 20, 2024, 2:54pm

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The Washington Nationals made the following roster moves on Tuesday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement.

Returned from rehabilitation assignment and reinstated first baseman/outfielder Joey Gallo from the 10-day Injured List
Reinstated left-handed pitcher Robert Garcia from the Bereavement List
Optioned outfielder/designated hitter Travis Blankenhorn to Triple-A Rochester
Optioned right-handed pitcher Orlando Ribalta to Triple-A Rochester

Gallo, 30, returns to the active roster after being placed on the Injured list with a left hamstring strain on June 12. He appeared in 11 games for the Red Wings while on rehab assignment, going 7-for-34 (.206) with three homers, eight RBI, 11 walks and nine runs scored along the way. He appeared in right field (4 G), as designated hitter (5 G) and at first base (1 G).

Garcia, 28, ranks sixth among Major League left-handed relievers with 11.60 strikeouts per nine innings this season. He’s appeared in a career-high 56 games and has recorded a career-high 11 holds in 2024.

Blankenhorn, 28, has hit .129 (4-for-31) with a double, five RBI, one walk and two runs scored in 13 games with the Nationals this season.

Ribalta, 26, pitched in two games out of Washington’s bullpen. He made his Major League debut on Aug. 13 at Baltimore.