WASHINGTON — Interim general manager Scott Proefrock says the Philadelphia Phillies are shutting down rookie pitcher Aaron Nola and will decline their 2016 option for Cliff Lee.
Proefrock says he spoke to Nola about the decision Sunday.
Proefrock says the team "felt like it was time to end on a positive note, which it did yesterday."
Nola threw five scoreless innings in Philadelphia's 2-1, 12-inning loss at Washington on Saturday. The 22-year-old went 6-2 with a 3.59 ERA in 13 starts in the majors in 2015.
The 37-year-old Lee did not pitch this season because of an elbow injury.