Nats move Ildemaro Vargas (shoulder) to IL, recall Jeter Downs

The Washington Nationals placed infielder/outfielder Ildemaro Vargas on the 10-day injured list due to a left shoulder strain and recalled infielder Jeter Downs ahead of their road game against the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday.

Vargas, 31, jammed his shoulder during Sunday's game against the Colorado Rockies.

Vargas has batted just .083 (1-for-12) with two runs in seven games this year, his second in Washington after s