After completing his second rehab start on Thursday, Gio Gonzalez says he's ready to return to the Washington Nationals.

Gonzalez has been on the disabled list since May 18 because of inflammation in his pitching shoulder.

"I know I'm ready," Gonzalez said. "I'm ready to go. I'm ready to slot myself back in there. Arm feels great. I feel like I'm ready to go up there and do my part as a starting pitcher."