Nationals activate Gio Gonzalez from disabled list

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Washington Nationals activated left-hander Gio Gonzalez from the 15-day disabled list Wednesday and optioned left-hander Xavier Cedeno to Triple-A Syracuse.

Gonzalez, returning from left shoulder inflammation, was set to start Wednesday night against Houston.

In two rehab starts with Class A Potomac, he pitched 7 2-3 innings, allowing nine earned runs on nine hits and eight walks.

With Washington this season, Gonzalez is 3-4 with a 4.62 ERA in nine starts.

Cedeno allowed two hits and no runs in 2 1-3 innings in relief for the Nationals.

Copyright 2014 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Federal News Network Logo
Log in to your WTOP account for notifications and alerts customized for you.

Sign up