Red Sox Interested In Jonathan Papelbon? It’s ‘Worth Investigating,’ Says Dave D…

Share this: BOSTON — Jonathan Papelbon was released by the Washington Nationals on Saturday, sparking speculation and rumors about his future. Could a reunion with the Boston Red Sox be in the cards? It sounds like team president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski will at least look at the possibility. Asked about interest in Jonathan Papelbon, Dave Dombrowski responded, "At this point, is worth investigating." — Nick Cafardo (@nickcafardo) August 13, 2016 Red Sox manager John Farrell was asked about Papelbon before Saturday night’s game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Fenway Park, and he said the team hasn’t had any internal discussions on the 35-year-old reliever right now. Boston certainly could use an upgrade to its bullpen, whether it comes from inside or outside the organization. The