Nationals activate Joey Gallo (shoulder) from IL

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The Washington Nationals activated first baseman/designated hitter Joey Gallo from the 10-day injured list prior to Friday night's game against the host Philadelphia Phillies.

Gallo was placed on the IL on April 27 due to a right shoulder sprain. He missed the past 17 games.

Gallo, 30, batted .122 with three homers and five RBIs in 23 games prior to the injury. He has stru