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Nationals' Jonathan Papelbon: Beginning rehab assignment Monday

Papelbon (intercostal strain) will begin a rehab assignment Monday at High-A Potomac, William Ladson of MLB.com reports.

Analysis:

Papelbon threw a 40-pitch bullpen session Saturday, just 12 days after last pitching in a game. He's eligible to return from the disabled list Tuesday, and is seemingly on track to rejoin the Nationals shortly thereafter. Shawn Kelley has converted three of four save opportunities while filling in as closer, with the only blown save partially caused by a two-run error. Papelbon still figures to retake the role, having converted 16 of his 18 chances this season.

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