NASHVILLE — The Nationals’ already unenviable dilemma with Jonathan Papelbon appears to have become even more complicated after a report Sunday night that the controversial closer has filed a grievance against the organization over his unpaid suspension at season’s end.
Citing multiple major league sources, Boston radio station website WEEI.com reported the former Red Sox reliever filed his grievance against the Nationals for failing to pay his salary during the 4-game suspension the club imposed on him during the season’s final week.
The Nationals said general manager Mike Rizzo is expected to comment on the reported grievance Monday during his daily meeting with reporters at the Winter Meetings.