Gott was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse on Wednesday, MLB.com's Jamal Collier reports.
Gott has yet to establish himself as a trusted bullpen arm at the major-league level, so he likely needed an impressive spring in order to secure a spot on the Opening Day roster. Alas, after the 24-year-old was blown up for four runs (three earned) on five hits and two walks over 4.1 innings in Grapefruit League play, the Nationals determined he needed more seasoning in the minors.