Nationals’ Nate McLouth is out for rest of the season

Washington Nationals outfielder Nate McLouth is out for the rest of the season because of an injured right shoulder.

Manager Matt Williams said Tuesday that McLouth will have surgery Thursday for a torn labrum and is expected to recover in time for spring training.

Williams said McLouth has had discomfort in his throwing shoulder all season. The symptoms worsened after he dove for a ball in Miami in late July.

McLouth last played Aug. 1 and is on the 15-day disabled list. He is in his first season with the Nationals and in 79 games hit .173 with one home run and seven runs batted in.

Cardinals put Mark Ellis on the 15-day disabled list

The St. Louis Cardinals put second baseman Mark Ellis on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to Aug. 15, because of a left oblique strain.

Ellis, 37, has not played since Thursday against the San Diego Padres.

David Price returns to Tampa Bay

David Price admits it’s going to be tough to pitch against his old pals.

The former American League Cy Young Award winner returned to Tropicana Field for the first time since the Tampa Bay Rays traded him to the Detroit Tigers on July 31. Price is scheduled to start Thursday in the finale of a three-game series.

Price said he “made a lot of long-lasting friendships” during his time with the Rays. He said he won’t smile when he’s on the mound.

The left-hander made his major league debut with Tampa Bay in 2008 and had spent his entire career with the team before the trade.

Price said he is not aware of any talks about a long-term deal with the Tigers. He can become a free agent after next season.