The Philadelphia Phillies are expected to trade Jonathan Papelbon this month, something the closer is looking forward to amid a losing season.

"I would be surprised," Papelbon said when asked about being with the Phillies past this month. "Yeah, that would be a pretty valid answer."

The right-hander has a 1.65 ERA and 14 saves in 31 appearances this season. Philadelphia is on pace to lose 108 games.

Would Papelbon be disappointed if he wasn't traded?

"Yeah, yeah," he said. "I would say so."

Papelbon has a limited no-trade clause, but he reiterated it will not be an issue.

"Any team that wants me I'm willing to go to," he said. "I just think for me there are no doors closed right now."