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Kenley Jansen

#74 RP / L.A. Angels / EXP: 15YRS Height: 6-5 Weight: 265 lb Age: 37 College: None Bats/Throws -/-

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68%
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51%
RP Rank
16

  • by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire

    Angels' Kenley Jansen: Set for spring debut Saturday

    Kenley Jansen (shoulder) will make his spring debut Saturday against the Athletics, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reportsJansen ended the 2024 season on the shelf with shoulder inflammation, but it wasn't expected to be an issue that lingered into this year. He signed a one-year, $10 million deal with the Los Angeles Angels earlier in February and should open the year in the closer role, with Ben Joyce learning from him. Jansen is 32 saves away from moving ahead of Lee Smith for third all time in MLB's career rankings.

  • by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire

    Angels' Kenley Jansen: Receives one-year deal

    Kenley Jansen (shoulder) agreed to a one-year, $10 million contract with the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday, Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports.Jansen finished last season with the Red Sox with 27 saves while registering a 3.35 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 61:20 K:BB across 53.2 innings. The 37-year-old right-hander ended the campaign on the injured list with right shoulder inflammation but should be ready to go for the start of spring training. Jansen is likely to assume closing duties with the Angels, which would shift Ben Joyce to a setup role.

  • by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire

    Kenley Jansen: In talks with Toronto

    The Blue Jays have had contract talks with Kenley Jansen (shoulder), Hector Gomez of Z101 Digital reports.It's unknown how advanced the discussions are at this juncture. The Blue Jays signed Yimi Garcia to a two-year, $15 million deal earlier this offseason, but Jansen would likely serve as Toronto's closer while Garcia is used in a setup role. Jansen ended the 2024 season on the injured list with right shoulder inflammation, but he should be fully recovered for the start of spring training.

  • by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire

    Red Sox's Kenley Jansen: IL move made official

    The Boston Red Sox placed Kenley Jansen on the 15-day injured list Monday with right shoulder inflammation, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.The move was reported Sunday and now the transaction is official, which ends Jansen's season. Jansen has battled through a shoulder problem throughout this month, and since the Red Sox are out of the playoff hunt, they have opted to go ahead and shut him down. The Red Sox will turn to Chris Martin and Justin Slaten as closer options over the final week of the season. Jansen will be a free agent this offseason and has likely thrown his last pitch for the Red Sox.

  • by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire

    Red Sox's Kenley Jansen: Set to go on IL

    Manager Alex Cora told reporters Sunday that Kenley Jansen is likely to be placed on the 15-day injured list Monday due to a right shoulder injury, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.Jansen has been battling through a nagging right shoulder issue over the past week, and the 36-year-old closer is set to be shut down for the rest of the regular season. Chris Martin and Justin Slaten will handle the closing duties for the final games of the regular season with Jansen sidelined. Jansen finishes his second year in Boston with 27 saves while registering a 3.35 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 61:20 K:BB across 53.2 innings, and he will be a free agent this offseason.

  • by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire

    Red Sox's Kenley Jansen: Returns with clean frame

    Kenley Jansen (shoulder) threw a perfect ninth inning in Friday's extra-innings loss to the Twins. He did not record a strikeout.Jansen was said to be dealing with a shoulder issue earlier in the week, but he was available in his normal spot Friday and ended up retiring the side on 11 pitches (nine strikes). While the veteran's command and velocity have both been affected by the shoulder recently, there has been nothing to suggest the team will need to shut him down early, though that's not completely out of the question with Boston's playoff chances dwindling. Jansen is a free agent this winter.

  • by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire

    Red Sox's Kenley Jansen: Battling shoulder issue

    Manager Alex Cora said after Wednesday's game versus Tampa Bay that Kenley Jansen is dealing with a shoulder injury, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.Jansen struggled with command issues and decreased velocity during his outing Wednesday, which prompted a visit from Boston's training staff with two outs in the ninth inning. He was able to remain in the game and secure his 27th save of the season, but it's possible the Sox make the 36-year-old unavailable out of the bullpen over the next few days due to his shoulder.

  • by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire

    Red Sox's Kenley Jansen: Sharp for 26th save

    Kenley Jansen (lat) struck out one in a perfect inning to earn the save in Saturday's 7-5 win over the White Sox.Jansen was dealing with a lat injury that made him unavailable to pitch Friday, two days after a four-run meltdown versus the Mets. He wasn't heavily tested in Saturday's contest, as he required just seven pitches (six strikes) to retire the side for his 26th save in 30 chances this season. Jansen is at a 3.62 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 58:18 K:BB through 49.2 innings, though he had allowed seven runs over 4.2 innings across his previous six appearances before his clean outing Saturday.

  • by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire

    Red Sox's Kenley Jansen: Available Saturday

    Manager Alex Cora said that Kenley Jansen (lat) is available to pitch in Saturday's game against the White Sox, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports.Jansen was unavailable Friday due to a lat issue and missed out on a save opportunity. However, he's feeling well enough to suit up and pitch Saturday as needed. Jansen has 25 saves and a 3.70 ERA across 48.2 innings this season.

  • by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire

    Red Sox's Kenley Jansen: Unavailable due to lat issue

    Kenley Jansen indicated after Friday's game against the White Sox that he was unavailable to pitch due to a lat issue, Julian McWilliams of The Boston Globe reports.The Boston Red Sox had a save situation in Friday's game, but Josh Winckowski got the call in the ninth inning instead. Jansen didn't provide a specific timeline for his return, saying that he wouldn't pitch again until the issue is fully resolved. Winckowski appears to be the next man up as closer, but Chris Martin, Justin Slaten and even Liam Hendriks (elbow) might also be factors in the ninth depending on how long Jansen is unavailable.

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