Nationals place RHP Paolo Espino on 15-day injured listing with a finger damage

CHICAGO — The Washington Nationals positioned right-hander Paolo Espino on the 15-day injured listing on Wednesday with a finger damage.

The Nationals additionally introduced up right-hander Rico Garcia from Triple-A Rochester earlier than their recreation in opposition to the Chicago Cubs. Catcher Israel Pineda was transferred to the 60-day IL.

The 36-year-old Espino has a flexor pressure with a finger on his proper hand. He has no file and a 24.75 ERA in three reduction appearances with the Nationals this 12 months.

Garcia is 1-2 with a 6.89 ERA in 27 appearances over elements of 4 seasons. He made seven reduction appearances with Oakland this 12 months, compiling an 8.31 ERA.