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Nationals activate RHP Ryan Madson from 10-day disabled list

Published May. 31, 2018 6:00 p.m. ET

ATLANTA (AP) 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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