Dodger BlueDodger BlueDodger Blue
  • Dodgers News
    • MLB News
  • Rumors
  • Schedules
    • 2025 Spring Training
    • 2025 Dodger Stadium giveaways
    • 2025 regular season
  • Team
    • Active roster
    • Salaries
  • Video
  • Odds
    • MLB Odds
    • NHL Odds
    • NFL Odds
    • NBA Odds
    • NCAAF Odds
    • NCAAB Odds
    • CFL Odds
    • UFC Odds
    • Boxing Odds
    • MLS Odds
    • PGA Odds
  • About
    • Terms of Service
    • Privacy Policy
    • Contact
Font ResizerAa
Dodger BlueDodger Blue
Font ResizerAa
  • Dodgers News
  • Rumors
  • Schedules
  • Team
  • Video
  • Odds
  • About
Search
  • Dodgers News
    • MLB News
  • Rumors
  • Schedules
    • 2025 Spring Training
    • 2025 Dodger Stadium giveaways
    • 2025 regular season
  • Team
    • Active roster
    • Salaries
  • Video
  • Odds
    • MLB Odds
    • NHL Odds
    • NFL Odds
    • NBA Odds
    • NCAAF Odds
    • NCAAB Odds
    • CFL Odds
    • UFC Odds
    • Boxing Odds
    • MLS Odds
    • PGA Odds
  • About
    • Terms of Service
    • Privacy Policy
    • Contact
Follow US
© 2024 Medium Large Sports Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
Dodger Blue > Dodgers News > Dodgers News: Eric Gagne, Clayton Kershaw Believe Kenley Jansen Deserves All-Star Game Bid
Dodgers News

Dodgers News: Eric Gagne, Clayton Kershaw Believe Kenley Jansen Deserves All-Star Game Bid

Ross Olson
July 4, 2016
3 Min Read
A.j.-ellis-kenley-jansen-1
Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports
SHARE

While the Los Angeles Dodgers’ bullpen struggled to begin the season, they have since turned things around and have found more consistency with holding leads and minimizing damage. Through it all, Kenley Jansen has remained one of their most reliable relievers.

On the year, Jansen is 3-2 with a 1.34 ERA and 24 saves in 27 opportunities. He’s tied with Mark Melancon of the Pittsburgh Pirates and Miami’s A.J. Ramos for second in the National League in saves, and owns a 1.5 WAR.

Since Jansen’s last blown save against the San Francisco Giants on June 11, the 28-year-old has gone 1-0 with seven saves and 19 strikeouts over nine appearances. Despite his string of success in recent seasons, Jansen has never made the NL All-Star team.

Former Los Angeles closer Eric Gagne, who Jansen recently surpassed as the all-time saves leader in franchise history, recently expressed admiration for Jansen and believes he doesn’t get the credit he deserves , via Ken Gurnick of MLB.com:

“That’s crazy,” Gagne said of Jansen’s All-Star slight. “He’s always been amazing. I don’t know why he doesn’t get the hype the others get. He’s such a good guy. It’s fun to see him having this success, a guy I got to hang around with in Spring Training [as an instructor this year]. He deserves this. He’s the best closer in history.”

Manager Dave Roberts also was in disbelief when learning Jansen has never appeared in an All-Star Game:

“It would be a travesty if he isn’t [an All-Star] this year,” manager Dave Roberts said. “I had no idea he never has [been one].”

Clayton Kershaw, who’s made five All-Star Games, believes Jansen has cemented himself as an elite closer in the Majors and believes he’ll make the Midsummer Classic:

“I’m sure he’ll make it this year. At least 92 percent sure. Year after year, he’s one of the most dominant closers in the game.”

Jansen, who was signed as a catcher in 2004 out of Curacao, has averaged 33 saves since taking over as the team’s closer in 2012.

The Dodgers signed Jansen to a one-year deal worth $10.65 million in the offseason to avoid arbitration. Jansen will be a free agent after this season and has stated he will not hold contract negotiations with the team during the season.

Total
0
Shares
Share 0
Tweet 0
Pin it 0
Share 0
TAGGED:Clayton KershawDave RobertsEric GagnéKenley JansenLos Angeles Dodgers
ByRoss Olson
A California native, Ross Olson is currently enrolled at the University of Arizona, where he's pursuing a degree in journalism. Ross covers Dodgers news and rumors for DodgerBlue.com.
Ad imageAd image
Sign Up for Our Newsletter
Get breaking Dodgers News direct to your inbox.

You Might Also Like

Dodgers News

Dodgers 2018 Player Review: Erik Goeddel

November 23, 2018
November 24, 2018
Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles Dodgers, Dodger Stadium tickets
Dodgers News

Dodger Stadium Will Feature More Than Just Baseball In 2018

December 11, 2017
December 11, 2017
A.J. Ellis, Clayton Kershaw, Miguel Rojas, Hyun-Jin Ryu, no-hitter
Dodgers NewsFeatured

Miguel Rojas Sent Text Message To Clayton Kershaw After Dodgers Trade

January 16, 2023
January 16, 2023
Dodgers News

Dodgers Injury News: Tom Koehler Has Begun Long-Distance Throwing

May 8, 2018
May 8, 2018

Categories

  • News
  • Rumors
  • Games
  • History

Information

  • Advertise
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact Us

Sign Up for Our Newsletter

Get breaking Dodgers News direct to your inbox.

© 2025 Medium Large Sports Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?

  • 日本語
  • 한국어