Nationals recalled C Sandy Leon from Triple-A Syracuse.

Leon will provide depth at catcher for the Nats while Wilson Ramos recovers from a Grade 1 hamstring strain. Jose Lobaton is likely to get the majority of starts.

Nationals optioned C Sandy Leon to Triple-A Syracuse.

The Nats didn't figure to carry three catchers for long, so Leon gets the boot. He'll provide depth at Syracuse.

Nationals recalled C Sandy Leon from Double-A Harrisburg.

He'll back up Sandy Leon while Wilson Ramos (hand) is on the DL. Leon has eight hits in 31 at-bats over the last two seasons for the Nats.

Nationals optioned C Sandy Leon to Double-A Harrisburg.

Leon didn't help his cause this spring, batting .176/.263/.353. The 25-year-old will serve as catching depth for the organization.

Nationals recalled C Sandy Leon from Double-A Harrisburg.

Leon is being recalled purely to have additional catching depth for the remainder of the season, because he offers little-to-nothing with the bat. In 95 games at Double-A this season, he's hitting .177/.291/.252 with three homers and 26 RBI.

Nationals optioned C Sandy Leon to Double-A Harrisburg.

Leon is fourth right now on the Nats' catching depth chart. He'll only see the majors in 2013 if there's an emergency.

Nationals recalled C Sandy Leon from Triple-A Syracuse.

Leon will serve as catching depth behind Kurt Suzuki and Jesus Flores. He made 10 starts in a brief cameo with the Nationals last month.

Nationals optioned C Sandy Leon to Triple-A Syracuse.

He's being demoted to clear a spot for Kurt Suzuki on the active roster. Leon made 10 starts with the Nationals since being called up last month, and figures to return when rosters expand in September.

Nationals recalled C Sandy Leon from Double-A Harrisburg.

The 23-year-old will serve as the Nats' backup catcher while Jhonatan Solano recovers from an oblique strain. Leon is batting .313/.367/.427 this season in the minors.

Nationals activated C Sandy Leon from the 15-day disabled list; optioned him to Double-A Harrisburg.

Leon has been sidelined since mid-May after suffering a high right ankle sprain just four innings into his major league debut. He'll serve as catching depth in the minors now that he's back to full health.

Sandy Leon (ankle) is expected to be available to start catching again next week.

Leon isn't eligible to come off the disabled list until mid-July, but it's a proverbial step in the right direction. The Nationals have yet to indicate a timetable for his return. Carlos Maldonado will continue to serve as depth behind Jesus Flores in his absence.

Nationals placed C Sandy Leon on the 60-day disabled list with a high right ankle sprain.

Leon suffered the injury just four innings into his major league debut Monday when he was involved in a collision with Padres' third baseman Chase Headley at home plate. The timetable for his return isn't clear, but he isn't eligible to come off the disabled list until mid-July. Carlos Maldonado has been called up from Triple-A Syracuse to take his place on the active roster.

Sandy Leon was diagnosed with a sprained right ankle.

Leon exited Monday's game after an ugly collision at home plate with Padres' third baseman Chase Headley. It's still very early, but the diagnosis of a sprain is encouraging news, as it initially appeared to be much more serious. Stay tuned for further information on his status.

Sandy Leon had to leave Monday's game with a right leg injury after a collision with the Padres' Chase Headley at home plate.

It sounds like the Nationals could potentially lose two catchers for the season in a matter of days, as Leon was unable to put any weight on his leg and had to be carried off the field. We'll update his status when more is known, but the Nats will probably have to look for some catching help outside the organization if the ailment is serious. Leon was making his major league debut Monday.

Nationals purchased the contract of C Sandy Leon from Double-A Harrisburg.

Leon was batting .319/.356/.457 so far this year for Harrisburg, but he's known as a defense-first backstop. He'll back up Jesus Flores with Wilson Ramos on the shelf.

William Ladson of MLB.com reports that the Nationals will purchase the contract of Sandy Leon from Double-A Harrisburg to replace Wilson Ramos (knee) on the roster.

Leon isn't on the 40-man roster, but the Nats didn't have another option since Jhonatan Solano, who is on the 40-man, is on the DL at Triple-A Syracuse. The 23-year-old was named the best defensive catcher in the Carolina League during the 2011 season by Baseball America. His bat lags behind, but he is hitting .319/.356/.457 so far this year for Harrisburg. Leon will back up Jesus Flores.