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Phillies trade Papelbon to Nationals, reports say

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  • ESPN.com news services

The Washington Nationals have acquired closer Jonathan Papelbon from the Philadelphia Phillies, according to multiple reports.

Philadelphia will receive Double-A pitcher Nick Pivetta in exchange for Papelbon, according to the reports.

Papelbon has publicly stated that he would not waive his no-trade clause to join a team where he would not be the closer.