Strained left hamstring lands Washington Nationals center fielder Elijah Dukes on disabled list

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Updated: May 19, 2009, 11:36 PM ET

Nationals place Dukes on disabled list

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Associated Press

WASHINGTON -- The Washington Nationals placed center fielder Elijah Dukes on the 15-day disabled list with a strained left hamstring following Tuesday night's 8-5 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Dukes first injured his hamstring Friday night and then made brief appearances in games Saturday and Sunday before sitting out Monday and Tuesday. The move is retroactive to Monday.

The Nationals also designated infielder Alex Cintron for assignment and recalled outfield Justin Maxwell and right-handed pitcher Jason Bergmann from Triple-A Syracuse.

Cintron has only two hits in 25 at-bats with the Nationals this season.