ATLANTA -- The Washington Nationals have activated right-handed reliever Ryan Madson from the 10-day disabled list. The team announced the move before Thursday's game against the Atlanta Braves. Right-hander Trevor Gott was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse. Madson missed 12 games with a pectoral strain. The 37-year-old is 1-2 with three saves, six holds and a 4.19 ERA in 21 appearances. The team gave Madson the option of going to the minor leagues for a rehab stint. He decided to rejoin the Nationals as soon as he was healthy. Gott made 17 appearances out of the Washington bullpen, going 0-2 with a 5.28 ERA.
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