ATLANTA -- The Washington Nationals have reinstated first baseman Ryan Zimmerman and catcher Jose Lobaton from the 15-day disabled list.
Zimmerman is starting in Saturday night's game against the Atlanta Braves.
Right-hander A.J. Cole and catcher Pedro Severino were optioned to Triple-A Syracuse.
Zimmerman has been out since Aug. 1 with a bruised left wrist. Lobaton has been out since July 20 with left elbow tendinitis.