Gonzalez will get the start in the Nationals' spring training opener Saturday against the Mets, Jamal Collier of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 31-year-old left-hander is looking to bounce back in 2017 after posting a 4.57 ERA last year, his worst performance since becoming a full-time starter for the A's in 2010. Gonzalez will be restricted to one inning or 25 pitches in his first outing of the spring.