The Washington Nationals suspended Jonathan Papelbon for four games over his dugout altercation with Bryce Harper late this season. Papelbon has now reportedly filed a grievance against the Nationals over the fact that he was suspended without pay.
When Washington Nationals' GM Mike Rizzo spoke to reporters after announcing that Jonathan Papelbon had been suspended for four games following his dugout altercation with teammate, Bryce Harper, a reporter wondered if the General Manager cleared the suspension (without pay) with the MLB Players' Association?
"In order to suspend a player without pay, have you consulted with the union?