Jonathan Papelbon Shipped To The Washington Nationals

 

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Philadelphia Phillies have traded closer Jonathan Papelbon, to the Washington Nationals for Nick Pivetta. People are expecting Philadelphia to make a multitude of moves, the next few days since the team is in a rebuilding project. So expect more moves to come from Philadelphia, in the coming days leading to the deadline.

This season for Philadelphia Papelbon had an ERA of 1.59, 17 saves, 40 strikeouts with a WHIP of 0.98. That is a good season for a closer on a losing team. Papelbon is a good closer and Philadelphia rebuilding. So it was smart for the team to ship him to a playoff team, like Washington so he can have a chance at another ring.

It has been stated that Papelbon will be slotted in the closer role, while Drew Storen will become the set-up man. It’s unsure how Storen feels about the situation, which could lead to a trade involving Storen.

There are a lot to like about 34-year-old; he is a great closer, he has good command in his pitches, and he knows where to throw them in the strike zone. He is one of the best pitchers in the clutch, in the closing role. He can shut down almost any team in the ninth inning, when he is focused and on his game on the mound.

Philadelphia gets the contract of Jonathan Papelbon off the books, saving some salary room. The team is rebuilding right now, therefore trading someone like a veteran like Papelbon was something the team has to do. Going back to the team in Philadelphia is a pitching prospect in Pivetta. That is a good return a prospect pitcher, who the team could turn into something in the coming rebuilding years.