PT TODAY: Kelley, Rivero likely to cover for Papelbon

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Nationals | Jonathan Papelbon put on DL
Washington Nationals RP Jonathan Papelbon (intercostal) was placed on the 15-day disabled list with a right intercostal strain Tuesday, June 14. RP Matt Belisle (calf) was activated from the DL in a corresponding move.  Source: The Washington Post - Chelsea Janes
 
BHQ take: Jonathan Papelbon was unavailable on June 13th due to soreness, and a day later the soreness turned out to be strained intracostal muscle, leading to a stay of the disabled list. While Matt Belisle was activated off the DL to take Papelbon's spot, the closer duties are likely to go to Shawn Kelley...

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