For 12 seasons, Kenley Jansen piled up saves because the Dodgers nearer. This offseason, Jansen opted to signal with the Atlanta Braves somewhat than look ahead to LA to clear cap house (AJ Pollock). Within the second, it was a largely amicable cut up from the angle of some Dodgers followers. The connection had ran its course. It was time for each the Dodgers and Jansen to maneuver on.
However lately, Craig Kimbrel, the Dodgers new nearer has struggled and his shortcomings have rekindled followers eager for the nearer they usually bemoaned all through his time in Los Angeles. On Thursday, the knife obtained twisted just a little deeper.
After closing the door on the Giants for a 7-6 Braves win at Truist Park to earn profession save quantity 369, Jansen gained sole possession of the quantity ten spot within the all-time saves rankings in MLB historical past. The nearer posted a photo to commemorate his historic day.
He’ll want simply 9 extra saves to tie Joe Nathan (377) and if Kardiac Kimbrel (384) actually begins struggling there’s a really exterior probability that Kenley might move him this yr. Now that, can be ironic.
This season, Kenley has a 3.03 ERA, a 0.91 WHIP and is third within the majors in saves (19). The three-time All-Star even took the time to put up a hilarious photo to let Dodgers followers know that he hasn’t forgotten what it was prefer to get roasted by followers after a blown save at Dodger Stadium.
Jansen’s Braves are set to host Freddie Freeman and the Dodgers for a three-game collection starting tomorrow. Julio Urías is about to take the mound for the primary recreation.
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