Sat Apr 12 19:06:18 2008

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Nats activate Cordero from DL, option Bergmann

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Washington, DC (Sports Network) - The Washington Nationals reinstated closer Chad Cordero from the 15-day disabled list on Saturday, following the club's 10-2 loss to Atlanta.

Cordero was placed on the DL with right shoulder tendinitis on April 4, retroactive to March 27. The 26-year-old right-hander has not appeared in a game this season, though made two rehab appearances with single-A Potomac of the Carolina League, throwing a total of two scoreless innings.

The Nationals also optioned right-handed pitcher Jason Bergmann to triple-A Columbus of the International League. Bergmann is 0-1 with an 11.68 ERA in three games -- two starts -- this season.

Cordero saved 37 games for the Nationals in 2007, posting a 3.36 earned run average in 76 games. The 20th overall pick in the 2003 draft, Cordero has compiled 128 saves and a 2.79 ERA in 299 relief appearances over five seasons with the Washington/Montreal franchise.