July 28, 2015
Washington Nationals — Per Jon Morosi of FOX Sports and the MLB Network, Jonathan Papelbon has officially been traded to the Washington Nationals. This is bad news for Drew Storen owners, as Papelbon said he would only waive his no-trade clause if he was going to continue to close games on the other side. Papelbon, for all his general repulsiveness, is still a very good closer. With a strong Washington team behind him, he’s among the favorites to lead the league in saves the rest of the way. Storen, meanwhile, becomes one of the best middle relievers in baseball.
Updated hierarchy: Papelbon | Storen | Janssen.