Gott was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse on Friday.
Gott was expected to be a middle reliever or setup man for the Nationals this season, but will begin the year at Triple-A Syracuse. In eight spring training appearances, Gott has given up nine hits and three earned runs in 9.0 innings. The 23-year-old was traded from the Angels in December after posting a 3.02 ERA in 47.2 innings of work in the majors last season.