Nats recall outfielder Michael A. Taylor, right-hander Ryan Mattheus (with lineups)
By Dan Kolko
The Nationals expanded their roster further this afternoon, recalling outfielder Michael A. Taylor and reliever Ryan Mattheus from Triple-A Syracuse
Taylor, 23, is back with the Nationals for the second time this season after hitting .304 with a .390 on-base percentage and a .526 slugging percentage in 110 games with Double-A Harrisburg and Syracuse. After recording 17 doubles, two triples, 22 home runs, 61 RBIs and 34 stolen bases in 98 games, Taylor was named the Double-A Eastern League MVP.
Taylor hit .167 (3-for-18) with one homer and two RBIs during his first stint with the Nats.
Mattheus, 30, has pitched in four games with the Nats this year, tossing 5 2/3 scoreless innings. He went 1-3 record with a 5.91 ERA in 36 minor league games this season.
The Nationals now have 34 players on their active roster.
For the Phillies
CF Ben Revere
SS Jimmy Rollins
2B Chase Utley
1B Ryan Howard
RF Grady Sizemore
LF Domonic Brown
C Wil Nieves
3B Cody Asche
RHP A.J. Burnett
For the Nationals
CF Denard Span
3B Anthony Rendon
RF Jayson Werth
1B Adam LaRoche
SS Ian Desmond
LF Bryce Harper
C Wilson Ramos
2B Asdrubal Cabrera
RHP Tanner Roark
Taylor, 23, is back with the Nationals for the second time this season after hitting .304 with a .390 on-base percentage and a .526 slugging percentage in 110 games with Double-A Harrisburg and Syracuse. After recording 17 doubles, two triples, 22 home runs, 61 RBIs and 34 stolen bases in 98 games, Taylor was named the Double-A Eastern League MVP.
Taylor hit .167 (3-for-18) with one homer and two RBIs during his first stint with the Nats.
Mattheus, 30, has pitched in four games with the Nats this year, tossing 5 2/3 scoreless innings. He went 1-3 record with a 5.91 ERA in 36 minor league games this season.
The Nationals now have 34 players on their active roster.
For the Phillies
CF Ben Revere
SS Jimmy Rollins
2B Chase Utley
1B Ryan Howard
RF Grady Sizemore
LF Domonic Brown
C Wil Nieves
3B Cody Asche
RHP A.J. Burnett
For the Nationals
CF Denard Span
3B Anthony Rendon
RF Jayson Werth
1B Adam LaRoche
SS Ian Desmond
LF Bryce Harper
C Wilson Ramos
2B Asdrubal Cabrera
RHP Tanner Roark
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