The Nationals released Sardinas on Monday, Brittany Ghiroli of The Athletic reports.

Sardinas signed a minor-league contract with the Nationals on Saturday, Matt Eddy of Baseball America reports.

Sardinas (ankle) was activated off the 60-day disabled list and outrighted to Triple-A Norfolk after clearing waivers.

Sardinas (ankle) was transferred to the 60-day disabled list Monday.

Sardinas (back) sustained an ankle injury during his rehab assignment at Triple-A Norfolk, Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports reports.

Sardinas (back) has made two rehab appearances at Triple-A Norfolk, going 0-for-6 at the dish during those contests.

Sardinas (back) was placed on the disabled list Sunday, Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports reports.

Sardinas is dealing with a sore lower back and isn't certain to be available off the bench Sunday against the Tigers, Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports reports.

Sardinas is out of the lineup Sunday against the Tigers, Jon Meoli of The Baltimore Sun reports.

Sardinas will start at second base and bat ninth Sunday against the Indians, Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports reports.