Nationals placed C Ivan Rodriguez on the 15-day disabled with a strained right oblique. Jesus Flores has been recalled from Triple-A Syracuse to take his place on the 25-man roster. In the midst of by far his worst professional season at age 39, this should end any chance Pudge had of being dealt to a contender before the July 31 non-waiver trade deadline. Of course, there's still a good chance he could clear waivers and be dealt in August.