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: Kenley Jansen Expecting ‘Tough Decision’ During Free Agency
Dodgers News

Dodgers News: Kenley Jansen Expecting ‘Tough Decision’ During Free Agency

Daniel Starkand
September 17, 2016
2 Min Read
Kenley-jansen-3
Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports
SHARE

The Los Angeles Dodgers boast one of the top closers in baseball in Kenley Jansen, who has recorded 124 saves, and counting, over the past three seasons. Converted from catcher, Jansen emerged as the Dodgers’ answer when Brandon League faltered.

Jansen has already surpassed Eric Gagne for most saves in Dodgers franchise history, doing so in June. Gagne called Jansen the franchise’s best closer.

Despite his string of success, it wasn’t until this season that Jansen earned his first All-Star Game selection.

For as much as the 28-year-old has meant to the team, Jansen’s future with the Dodgers beyond this season is uncertain. He’s eligible for free agency, and some project he’s in line for a five-year contract.

According to Jon Heyman of Today’s Knuckleball, Jansen knows the decision is not going to be an easy one:

“LA’s nice. LA’s great. LA gave me the opportunity. LA converted me when I failed as a catcher,” Jansen recalled. “I’m grateful about it, and will never forget LA. But at the same time, we’ll have to see what’s good for the family.”

“It’s going to be a tough decision,” Jansen said. “It’s not going to only be me.”

This season Jansen has anchored a Dodgers bullpen that has turned into one of the best in baseball as their 3.32 ERA ranks second behind only the Washington Nationals. The power right-hander has converted 46 of 52 save opportunities in 2016.

Jansen owns a 1.81 ERA, 1.32 FIP, 0.65 WHIP and has 97 strikeouts to nine walks over 64.2 innings pitched. While he’ll be coveted this fall, there will be competition with Chicago Cubs closer Aroldis Chapman also set to hit free agency.

What may work against Jansen is the Dodgers will have the option to extend the one-year, qualifying offer. The value of which is expected to be $16.7 million.

Total
0
Shares
Share 0
Tweet 0
Pin it 0
Share 0
TAGGED:Kenley JansenLos Angeles Dodgers
ByDaniel Starkand
Daniel Starkand is a graduate from Chapman University with a degree in journalism and broadcast journalism. He grew up in Burbank, Calif. and played baseball at Burbank High and his first two years at Chapman. Along with serving as a senior writer, editor and social media manager for DodgerBlue.com, Daniel also writes for LakersNation.com. Contact: daniel@mediumlargela.com
Ad imageAd image
Sign Up for Our Newsletter
Get breaking Dodgers News direct to your inbox.

You Might Also Like

Dodger Stadium view, 2020 Spring Training
FeaturedVideo

Dodgers Video: Intrasquad Games Features Piped-In Crowd Noise At Dodger Stadium For First Time

July 16, 2020
July 16, 2020
Mookie Betts, Dave Roberts, Dodgers win
Dodgers NewsFeatured

Dave Roberts Impressed By Dodgers’ Play During Undefeated Homestand

September 16, 2021
September 16, 2021
Dodgers News

Dodgers News: Kiké Hernandez Focused On Avoiding Highs Being ‘Too High’ And Lows ‘Too Low’

April 24, 2018
April 24, 2018
Albert Pujols, Will Smith
FeaturedVideo

Dodgers Highlights: Albert Pujols, Will Smith Homer Against Diamondbacks

May 21, 2021
May 24, 2021

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