Phillies Trade Papelbon to Nationals

Jonathan Papelbon’s tumultuous Philadelphia Phillies career came to end Tuesday evening when he was traded to the inter-divisional rival Washington Nationals three days prior to the trade deadline. In return, the Phils received right-handed pitcher Nick Pivetta, who’s currently in AA ball and is ranked as the franchise’s No. 10 prospect. For more on this story, click here.