The Nationals are having internal discussions to find the best way to grant Jonathan Papelbon's wish to be released, a source told ESPN.
Nationals closer Jonathan Papelbon was suspended three games and fined by Major League Baseball on Friday for intentionally throwing at Orioles third baseman Manny Machado.
Drew Storen wasn't ready to talk about the Washington Nationals' blockbuster trade for Jonathan Papelbon or their consequent decision to demote him into a setup role.
The Washington Nationals have acquired closer Jonathan Papelbon from the Philadelphia Phillies.
The trade deadline is nearing, and speculation is heating up about Colorado's Carlos Gonzalez, among other things. Find out what our writers are hearing today.
Phillies closer Jonathan Papelbon, who has expressed his desire to be traded multiple times, is no longer being actively pursued by the Blue Jays, Cubs and Dodgers, sources told ESPN.
