WASHINGTON (AP) The Washington Nationals have placed closer Koda Glover on the 10-day disabled list with lower back stiffness before Sunday’s series finale against the Texas Rangers.
Glover blew his second save in Saturday’s 6-3, 11-inning loss and afterward told manager Dusty Baker he had been dealing with ”nagging” back pain all day.
The 24-year-old right-hander had converted eight of nine previous save opportunities, but is 0-1 with a 5.12 ERA in his second year in the majors. Earlier this season, he missed 14 games with a left hip impingement.
Washington also activated reliever Joe Blanton from the DL.