The Washington Nationals activated left-hander MacKenzie Gore off the 15-day injured list to start Thursday night’s road game against the Miami Marlins.

Gore has been sidelined with left shoulder inflammation. The All-Star last pitched for Washington on Aug. 26 when he gave up three runs and three hits over five innings against the New York Yankees.

“It was a little break,” Nationals manager Miguel Cairo told reporters on Wednesday. “He didn’t have a break because of the All-Star Game, so, I think it was good to let him make sure his shoulder was right. It wasn’t that bad, so, he starts (Thursday).”

Gore, 26, is just 5-13 with a 4.15 ERA in 27 starts this season. His ERA was 3.02 prior to the All-Star break but he has struggled since, going 1-5 with a 7.54 ERA over eight starts.

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