Gonzalez will be available out of the bullpen in the Nationals' first series against the Braves, MLB.com's Jamal Collier reports.

EDGE Analysis

He won't make his first start of the season until next Monday against the Braves, so he could pitch in relief Monday or Wednesday if needed. The only nice thing about Gonzalez getting pushed back to next week is that he will get two starts that week, with the second one coming against the Phillies. Tanner Roark will start Thursday, and Joe Ross will start Saturday, with Max Scherzer taking the ball on Sunday.