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Ryan Madson (sprained right index finger) landed on the 10-Day DL, but Shawn Kelley was ready to return to the Nationals’ bullpen.

Related Topics: Shawn Kelley, 10 Day, Ryan Madson, Slider

Shawn Kelley held opposing hitters to a .206 AVG on his slider in the first year of his 3-year/$15M deal with the Washington Nationals in 2016.

They were hitting just .214 on the breaking ball when he went to the 10-Day DL on June 18th with a right trapezius strain.

The opposition was all over the right-hander’s heater, however, hitting .