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Washington Nationals relief pitcher Jonathan Papelbon leans over the rail of the dugout and watches the New York Mets celebrate after a baseball game at Nationals Park, Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2015, in Washington. The Mets won 5-3. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Jonathan Papelbon was not an experiment of any kind

By Thom Loverro

FILE - In this Sept. 27, 2015 file photo, Washington Nationals relief pitcher Jonathan Papelbon pitches against the Philadelphia Phillies at Nationals Park in Washington. The Nationals hope to become a good team again, but Papelbon being back with the Nationals less than six months since he went after teammate and National League MVP Bryce Harper in the dugout is stunning to many. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, file)

Jonathan Papelbon released by Washington Nationals

The Washington Times

Pittsburgh Pirates closer Mark Melancon delivers in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies in Pittsburgh, Sunday, July 24, 2016. Melancon got his 30th save in the Pirates 5-4 win. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Nationals trade for Mark Melancon to try to solve closer woes

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Lucas Giolito allowed four runs, including two earned, walked three and struck out none over 31/3 innings in a 10-6 loss to the San Diego Padres on Sunday. Giolito was sent back to Triple-A Syracuse following the game. (Associated Press)

A bad week ends with a bad loss for Nationals

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals relief pitcher Jonathan Papelbon throws during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Nationals Park, Monday, July 4, 2016, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Jonathan Papelbon activated from disabled list, Michael A. Taylor optioned to Triple-A

By Anthony Gulizia - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals relief pitcher Jonathan Papelbon throws in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Sunday, June 5, 2016, in Cincinnati. The Nationals won 10-9. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Nationals must again confront bullpen questions with Jonathan Papelbon on DL

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Gio Gonzalez reacts in the dugout before a baseball game against the New York Mets at Nationals Park, Monday, May 23, 2016, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Among Gio Gonzalez’s secret weapons is Nationals closer Jonathan Papelbon

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Sept. 27, 2015 file photo, Washington Nationals relief pitcher Jonathan Papelbon pitches against the Philadelphia Phillies at Nationals Park in Washington. expressed remorse for grabbing teammate Bryce Harper by the throat during scuffle in the dugout in September and said he is on good terms with the Washington Nationals&#8217; superstar outfielder. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, file)

Jonathan Papelbon again expresses remorse for incident with Bryce Harper

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals relief pitcher Drew Storen (22) walks in the dugout during the eighth inning a baseball game at Nationals Park, Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2015, in Washington. The Mets won 5-3. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Drew Storen traded by Nationals to Blue Jays for Ben Revere

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

FILE - This Sept. 27, 2015 file photo shows Washington Nationals relief pitcher Jonathan Papelbon delivering during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Nationals Park in Washington. The players' association has filed a grievance over the Washington Nationals' four-game suspension of Papelbon that followed the pitcher's fight with teammate Bryce Harper. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, file)

MLBPA files grievance over suspension of Nats’ Papelbon

By RONALD BLUM - Associated Press

FILE - This Sept. 27, 2015 file photo shows Washington Nationals relief pitcher Jonathan Papelbon delivering during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Nationals Park in Washington. The players' association has filed a grievance over the Washington Nationals' four-game suspension of Papelbon that followed the pitcher's fight with teammate Bryce Harper. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, file)

Players Association files grievance over Nationals’ suspension of Jonathan Papelbon

By Ronald Blum - Associated Press

Washington Nationals relief pitcher Jonathan Papelbon (58) reacts next to second base umpire Alan Porter, right, during the ninth inning of an interleague baseball game, Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2015, in Washington. Papelbon was ejected for hitting Baltimore Orioles' Manny Machado with a pitch. The Orioles won 4-3. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

LOVERRO: Jonathan Papelbon’s actions a sign of what Nationals are missing

By Thom Loverro - The Washington Times

Redskins linebacker Ryan Kerrigan, coach Jay Gruden react to Nationals scuffle

By Anthony Gulizia - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals right fielder Bryce Harper walks in the dugout during a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds at Nationals Park, Monday, Sept. 28, 2015, in Washington. Harper was held from the lineup after his altercation with relief pitcher Jonathan Papelbon. The Nationals won 5-1. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

SNYDER: Jonathan Papelbon, Bryce Harper give another reason to laugh at Nationals

By Deron Snyder - The Washington Times

From left to right, Washington Nationals pitchers Max Scherzer, Jonathan Papelbon and Stephen Strasburg watch the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Nationals Park in Washington, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, after Papelbon got into a dugout fight with teammate Bryce Harper during the inning. The Phillies won 12-5. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Jonathan Papelbon suspended for role in altercation with Bryce Harper

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals relief pitcher Jonathan Papelbon delivers in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Nationals Park, in Washington, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015. Papelbon got into a dugout fight with teammate Bryce Harper during the inning. The Phillies won 12-5. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Bryce Harper, Jonathan Papelbon grapple in Nationals dugout

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals relief pitcher Jonathan Papelbon holds onto the rail of the dugout as the New York Mets celebrate after a baseball game at Nationals Park, Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2015, in Washington. The Mets won 5-3. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Bullpen’s struggles in series against Mets have dimmed Nationals’ playoff hopes

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg throws during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Nationals Park, Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Stephen Strasburg lasts seven innings, allows three hits in return from disabled list

By Nora Princiotti - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Jordan Zimmermann, right, looks toward the outfield after allowing back-to-back home runs, this one to New York Mets Daniel Murphy, who trots the bases during the third inning of a baseball game in New York, Sunday, Aug. 2 2015. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

On Baseball: Nationals suddenly have a fight on their hands

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals closing pitcher Jonathan Papelbon reacts when Michael Morse strikes out for the final out in the ninth inning of a baseball game, Thursday, July 30, 2015, in Miami. The Nationals defeated the Marlins 1-0. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Max Scherzer, Jonathan Papelbon lift Nationals past Marlins

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press