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Dodger Blue > Dodgers News > John Axford Confident Dodgers Relief Pitchers Prepared ‘For Anything’ While Kenley Jansen Recovers From Heart Trouble
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John Axford Confident Dodgers Relief Pitchers Prepared ‘For Anything’ While Kenley Jansen Recovers From Heart Trouble

Matthew Moreno
August 11, 2018
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In the weeks leading up to the non-waiver trade deadline the Los Angeles Dodgers were mentioned among the teams that were in search of pitching, particularly relievers. General manager confirmed as much even after the club traded for Manny Machado.

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At the time, Zaidi said the Dodgers would monitor both starting and relief pitchers. Los Angeles was connected to several high-end relievers, including some closers, but ultimately passed on making a splash as it pertained to the bullpen.

Instead, the Dodgers acquired John Axford from the Toronto Blue Jays. The veteran right-hander was particularly effective against left-handed batters during the first half of the season, and brought with him closer’s experience.

That might further come into play now that Kenley Jansen was placed on the 10-day disabled list due to an irregular heartbeat that may sideline him for at least one month.

What it means for the Dodgers bullpen in the interim is unknown, but Axford expressed confidence the group is situated to handle anything thrown in their direction, per Anne Rogers of MLB.com:

“We’re all prepared for whatever they’re going to throw at us out there,” Axford said on the pressure the bullpen might face in Jansen’s absence. “As far as our conversations as been going, we’re prepared for anything.”

On the surface, Axford’s success against opposite batters fills a void for the Dodgers. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts previously highlighted the club lacking a lefty specialist since Tony Cingrani was placed on the 10-day disabled list.

While Axford stumbled in his Dodgers debut, he bounced back Friday night with an encouraging appearance.

After Joc Pederson took a questionable route on a fly ball that resulted in a leadoff triple, Axford retired the next three batters faced, stranding the runner, and giving the Dodgers an opportunity to tie the game with one swing of the bat in the ninth.

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ByMatthew Moreno
Matthew Moreno is a journalist from Whittier, Calif., who is a credentialed reporter and is currently the Executive Editor of DodgerBlue.com and LakersNation.com. In addition to covering Los Angeles Dodgers and Los Angels Lakers, Matthew has a strong passion for keeping up to date with the sneakerhead culture. It began with Michael Jordan and Air Jordan shoes, and has carried over to Kobe Bryant's signature line with Nike. Matthew previously was the lead editor and digital strategist at Dodgers Nation, and the co-editor and lead writer at Reign of Troy, where he covered USC Trojans Football. Matthew graduated from California State Long Beach University with a major in journalism and minor in communications. Contact: matt@mediumlargela.com
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