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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Washington Nationals have activated All-Star closer Sean Doolittle from the 10-day disabled list.
The Nationals made the move before Friday night's game against the Cubs. The left-hander missed 54 games with a stress reaction in his left foot.
Doolittle is 3-2 with a 1.45 ERA in 35 appearances. He has 22 saves in 23 chances.
The 31-year-old was chosen as an All-Star for the second time in his career, but had to miss the game, which was held at Nationals Park.
His return likely means a passenger for Washington's bullpen cart, which debuted Aug. 17 but has yet to be utilized by a player. Doolittle has said he will ride in the cart.
Washington began the day 8 ½ games behind Atlanta in the NL East and 9 ½ back in the wild card race.
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