Red Sox Icon Jonathan Papelbon Changes Profile Picture to Yankees Logo After Losing MLB Playoffs Bet

After getting swept out of the MLB playoffs by the archrival New York Yankees, the Boston Red Sox put one of their franchise icons in an uncomfortable position.

Legendary former Red Sox closer Jonathan Papelbon was forced to change his profile picture on social media to the Yankees logo after Boston's unceremonious postseason exit:

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Papelbon had made a bet with a fan before the start of the AL Wild Card Series that the loser would have to change their profile picture until the winning team is eliminated from the playoffs:

The Yankees are moving on to face the AL East rival Tampa Bay Rays in the ALDS, so Papelbon will surely be hoping their playoff run doesn't last much longer.