The Nationals activated infielder Junior Spivey from the 60-day disabled list and transferred right-hander Tony Armas Jr. to the 60-day disabled list. Spivey had been out with a broken right forearm since July 9. Spivey has an overall batting average of .272 with seven homers and 24 RBI in 72 games, including a .221 average in 23 games with Washington since being acquired in a June 11 trade with the Milwaukee Brewers. Armas, 7-7 with a 4.97 ERA, was placed on the 60-day list with right shoulder inflammation. Armas' last start was in an 8-7 loss at Atlanta on Sept 1.