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Tyler Moore has been sent down to Triple-A Syracuse by the Washington Nationals, who want the former Mississippi State standout to get more at-bats. Moore, in his second big league season, had only 95 ABs this year and was hitting .158 with two home runs. “He’ll be back soon,” Nats manager Davey Johnson, the former Jackson Mets skipper, told mlb.com. “He’s an outstanding player.” Moore said he understood the move. … The New York Mets, making several roster changes on Sunday, sent former Hattiesburg High star Robert Carson to Triple-A Las Vegas. Left-hander Carson had an 8.47 ERA. … Miami placed Ole Miss alumnus Chris Coghlan on the disabled list on Saturday with a calf injury. The resurgent Coghlan was batting .277. … Ex-Holmes Community College star Roy Oswalt is 2-2 with a 2.88 ERA in four tuneup starts for Double-A Tulsa. No word as to when Colorado might summon the veteran right-hander to The Show. … Southwest Mississippi CC product Jarrod Dyson, on the DL for Kansas City since mid-May with an ankle injury, is rehabbing at Triple-A Omaha. … Former Itawamba CC star Tim Dillard, re-signed by Milwaukee from an independent club last month, has a 2.31 ERA in 12 games at Triple-A Nashville.