Trea on the way as Nats place Zim on DL

Club recalls Turner, Taylor; Giolito optioned to Triple-A

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Trea Turner makes his 2016 debut, collecting three hits and drawing a walk vs. the Reds

The Nationals addressed their depleted bench with a pair of moves Friday, recalling outfielder Michael Taylor and infielder/outfielder Trea Turner from Triple-A Syracuse.

First baseman Ryan Zimmerman (left rib-cage strain) was placed on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive active to Thursday, while right-hander Lucas Giolito was optioned to Syracuse.

Turner, the club's No. 2 prospect per MLBPipeline.com, is hitting .302/.370/.471 with six home runs and eight triples in 83 games for Syracuse. He appeared in two games for the Nationals this season, going 3-for-3 with a walk, before being sent back to Triple-A.

The club's shortstop of the future, Turner also spent time in center field during his latest Minor League stint because of incumbent Danny Espinosa's hot bat.

Taylor, 25, rejoins the Nationals after a brief stint in Syracuse, where he appeared in one game after being optioned Monday. He is hitting .225 with 10 doubles, six home runs and 10 stolen bases in 60 games with the Nationals this season.

Giolito, MLBPipeline.com's No. 1 overall prospect, posted a 4.70 ERA in two starts for Washington.

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Hitting .302 and atop the International League leaderboard in runs (61) and steals (25), Turner has proven that he is ready for a regular role in the Majors. With Ryan Zimmerman landing on the disabled list, manager Dusty Baker has the opportunity to get Turner into the lineup by shifting second baseman Daniel Murphy to first base. If he impresses his new boss during Zimmerman's absence, the 23-year-old could continue to see regular duty down the stretch by using his versatile fielding skills at second and shortstop as well as in center field. In all leagues, owners should scan the waiver wire for Turner right away.

Cash Kruth is a reporter for MLB.com. Follow him on Twitter at @cashkruth. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.

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