Nationals third baseman Anthony Rendon fouled a ball off his foot in a game at Nationals Park on April 13.
The team hoped he would return to action in a few days so Rendon did not go on the disabled list. But he has not started or played in a game since April 13. Rendon finally went on the DL with a toe contusion prior to the Sunday night game in Los Angeles against the Dodgers.
To take his spot on the 25-man roster, the Nationals called up right-hander Austin L.