Nationals right-hander Jake Irvin on 15-day injured list with 'best news' of shoulder strain

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Washington Nationals pitcher Jake Irvin was placed on the 15-day injured list due to a right shoulder strain after a strong pitching performance. The injury was characterized as less severe than expected, providing some relief to the team.

Washington Nationals right-hander Jake Irvin was placed on the 15-day injured list on Sunday with a right shoulder strain, one day after he threw five hitless innings in a 2-0 win over the Atlanta Braves. Irvin and Nationals manager Drew Butera said the diagnosis of a strain was good news after Irvin left Saturday's game with soreness in the shoulder. Irvin acknowledged he has experienced discomfort before but “not like I did yesterday.”