Papelbon has dropped his appeal of a three-game suspension from the MLB and has been suspended four games by the Nationals, effectively ending his 2015 season.

EDGE Analysis

Papelbon will finish the 2015 season having converted just 24 saves between the Nationals and Phillies, compiling a 2.13 ERA and 1.03 WHIP with 56 strikeouts over 63.1 innings. He remains under contract through 2016, so he should be back as the club's closer again next season. In the meantime, Casey Janssen appears the likely candidate to close out games when a save opportunity presents itself.