Tice signed a minor-league contract with the Nationals on Monday.
The Diamondbacks outrighted Tice to Triple-A Reno on Thursday.
Arizona claimed Tice off waivers from Atlanta on Wednesday and optioned him to Triple-A Reno.
Tice was optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett on Thursday, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.
Tice was recalled by Atlanta on Sunday.
Atlanta acquired Tice in exchange for cash considerations Friday, Kiley McDaniel of ESPN.com reports.
Tice was designated for assignment by the Blue Jays on Sunday, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.
Tice was recalled from Triple-A Buffalo on Saturday, Mike Wilner of the Toronto Star reports.
Tice was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo on Saturday.
Tice was recalled from the Blue Jays' alternate training site Saturday.