NL East

Washington Nationals closer Jonathan Papelbon is suffering with an intercostal strain and has been placed on the 15-day disabled list. It is uncertain when he will be able to return. 

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The identity of the person who threw an aluminum beer bottle at Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard was revealed Monday.

New York Mets manager Terry Collins was reportedly not feeling well before the team's game Sunday against the Milwaukee Brewers and was transported to the hospital, according to SNY's Steve Gelbs.

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New York Mets second baseman Neil Walker is off to a strong start this year, but a back injury will momentarily derail that momentum.

Walker Exits Saturday's Game

Saturday, June 11

After two plate appearances against the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday, Walker left the game with tightness in his lower back, according to Marc Carig of Newsday.

There was no consensus No. 1 pick entering the 2016 MLB draft, but the Philadelphia Phillies' extensive evaluation process led the team to select La Costa Canyon High School outfielder Mickey Moniak with the first selection Thursday evening.  

Player: Mickey Moniak

Position: OF

DOB: May 13, 1998 (18 years old)

Height/Weight: 6'2", 190 lbs

Bats/Throws: L/R

School: La Costa Canyon High School (California)

College Commitment: UCLA

Background

Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Vincent Velasquez left Wednesday's game against the Chicago Cubs after just two pitches with a biceps injury, and it is uncertain when he will return to action.

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The Atlanta Braves can't catch a break this season, as starting pitcher Williams Perez will miss time with an injury to his rotator cuff. 

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Perez to Disabled List

Wednesday, June 8

Per the Braves' official Twitter account, Perez was placed on the 15-day disabled list due to a strain in his right rotator cuff. 

The Miami Marlins' Jose Fernandez twirled seven shutout innings on Sunday in a 1-0 victory over the New York Mets, scattering four hits, no walks and matching a career high with 14 strikeouts.

The proper response? An appreciative nod.

Miami Marlins president of baseball operations Michael Hill announced Sunday that 2015 first-round draft pick Josh Naylor injured minor league teammate Stone Garrett with a knife during an incident at their apartment, per Craig Davis of the Sun Sentinel.

According to Davis, Garrett needed three stitches to close a cut on his right hand.