The Washington Nationals placed center fielder Denard Span on the 15-day disabled list Friday because of back tightness. Span’s time on the disabled list is retroactive to July 7, meaning he could miss only five games after the All-Star break.
In other moves, infielder Wilmer Difo was recalled from Double-A Harrisburg for the third time this season.
Relief pitcher Aaron Barrett was reinstated from the 15-day disabled list.
Starting pitcher Jordan Zimmermann was placed on paternity list.