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Kenley Jansen | Relief Pitcher

Team: Los Angeles Dodgers
Age / DOB:  (25) / 9/30/1987
Ht / Wt:  6'5' / 257
Bats / Throws: Switch / Right
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Kenley Jansen took the loss after allowing two runs in the eighth inning Saturday against the Braves.
Chris Capuano was spinning a gem, but he got pulled after allowing a one-out single in the bottom of the eighth and Jansen promptly surrendered a go-ahead two-run shot to Evan Gattis. Jansen then yielded a solo shot to Braves shortstop Andrelton Simmons. Brandon League is the primary closer in Los Angeles until further notice. May 18 - 10:06 PM

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Kenley Jansen - R - Dodgers

Dodgers manager Don Mattingly would not name Kenley Jansen his closer when asked after Tuesday's game.

Mattingly said on Monday that Brandon League was still his closer, but it was Jansen, not League, that closed out the 2-0 win over the Nationals Tuesday by striking out the last batter. League never even warmed up. "In that game, I had to go with the guy who's throwing the ball best; as much as anything he's been throwing the ball better than anybody," Mattingly said of Jansen. It's possible League will get the next save opportunity, but it's clear Jansen is the guy Mattingly trusts more. He should officially have the job before long.
Related: Brandon League
Source: Dodgers.mlb.com
May 15 - 7:14 PM
Kenley Jansen - R - Dodgers

Kenley Jansen got one out in the ninth to earn his second save of the year Tuesday against the Nationals.

Manager Don Mattingly said Brandon League was the closer Monday, but he made it clear tonight that Jansen is the guy he has faith in. It was Jansen who warming up in both the eighth and ninth innings with Clayton Kershaw fatiguing, and when Jansen got the call with two outs in the ninth, he fanned Tyler Moore on four pitches. Whether this means it's now Jansen's job is up for debate. One thing is for sure: he should be owned in all formats.
May 15 - 12:48 AM
Kenley Jansen - R - Dodgers

Kenley Jansen took the loss for the Dodgers on Wednesday after giving up a solo homer to Paul Goldschmidt in the eighth.

Bad timing for Jansen, what with Brandon League likely one blown save away from coughing up the closer's gig. Of course, what had gotten League into trouble was allowing homers in tie games twice. That's what Jansen did tonight.
May 9 - 12:52 AM
Kenley Jansen - R - Dodgers

Kenley Jansen pitched scoreless eighth and ninth innings to finish out the Dodgers' win on Tuesday.

Jansen hadn't worked in five days, hence the rare two-inning stint. Now an elite setup man rather than a quality closer, he's allowed just two runs and struck out 15 in 14 innings to date.
May 1 - 1:41 AM
Kenley Jansen - R - Dodgers

With Brandon League unavailable, Kenley Jansen notched the save in Thursday's win over the Padres.

League threw 34 pitches to finish off a shaky save on Wednesday night, so Jansen got the call on Thursday. The hard-throwing right-hander delivered a perfect frame and has yet to allow a run in his first 4 2/3 innings of work this season. He'd be the obvious alternative for the closer role if League has a prolonged struggle, so it's a good idea to keep him stashed away in most leagues.
Related: Brandon League
Apr 12 - 2:34 AM
Kenley Jansen - R - Dodgers

Kenley Jansen will join Team Netherlands for the Championship Round of the World Baseball Classic.

Due to his heart condition, Jansen needed to receive third-party medical clearance, and he's gotten it. Netherlands will play the winner of Pool 2 (either Dominican Republic, United States or Puerto Rico) on Monday night at San Francisco's AT&T Park.
Source: Pedro Moura on Twitter
Mar 14 - 6:19 PM
Kenley Jansen - R - Dodgers

Kenley Jansen is likely to join Team Netherlands for the Championship Round of the World Baseball Classic.

Jansen told FOX Sports' Jon Morosi that there's a "95 percent" chance it will happen. Rangers shortstop prospect Jurickson Profar has also decided to suit up for Team Netherlands for the four-team, single-elimination round. Netherlands will play the winner of Pool 2 (either Dominican Republic, United States or Puerto Rico) on Monday night at San Francisco's AT&T Park.
Source: Jon Morosi on Twitter
Mar 14 - 12:08 PM
Kenley Jansen - R - Dodgers

Kenley Jansen (toe) was able to throw a bullpen session Sunday.

Jansen missed his pen session Saturday due to an ingrown toenail, but obviously it was a minor issue. He'll open the year as the primary setup man for Brandon League.
Source: Dylan Hernandez on Twitter
Feb 17 - 1:56 PM
Kenley Jansen - R - Dodgers

Kenley Jansen was forced to miss Saturday's workout due to an ingrown toenail.

The injury is expected to be minor, and Jansen is scheduled to throw a bullpen session on Sunday. He's dealt with heart issues over the past few seasons, but is expected to be fully healthy for the 2013 season. He'll open the year as the primary setup man for Brandon League.
Source: Dodgers.MLB.com
Feb 16 - 7:09 PM
Kenley Jansen - R - Dodgers

Kenley Jansen (heart) has been off blood thinners since November and has begun his throwing program.

Jansen underwent a heart ablation in October and has been told by doctors that he should have no further issues. "I'm doing well," Jansen said. "This is going to take care of it, no more problems. Put it in God's hands now." The right-hander has thrown one bullpen session already and will be ready to roll at the start of spring training. He's expected to set up for Brandon League this season.
Source: Orange County Register
Jan 27 - 8:26 AM
Kenley Jansen - R - Dodgers

Kenley Jansen says he's feels "so much better" now than he did before undergoing a heart ablation last week.

During the three-hour operation, abnormal tissue in Jansen's heart was cauterized to stop the erratic electrical signals sent from the area. "I feel so much better now than I did at the end of the season," Jansen said Monday. "I was dragging all day long at the end. I can tell I've got so much more energy." Jansen will be on blood thinners for three months but will be allowed to throw regularly off a mound. He anticipates being "full strength and good to go" for the start of spring training.
Source: Dodgers.mlb.com
Mon, Oct 29, 2012 10:10:00 PM
Kenley Jansen - R - Dodgers

Kenley Jansen underwent a heart ablation on Tuesday.

The hope is that the procedure will finally cure Jansen's heart issues. He's made two different trips to the disabled list over the past two seasons because of an irregular heartbeat. The flame-throwing righty should be 100 percent healthy at the opening of spring training.
Source: Dylan Hernandez on Twitter
Tue, Oct 23, 2012 05:55:00 PM
Kenley Jansen - R - Dodgers

Kenley Jansen will undergo surgery Tuesday to correct an irregular heartbeat.

Jansen has made two trips to the disabled list over the last two seasons due to the issue. It's obviously a scary situation, so hopefully the flamethrowing right-hander will get the problem taken care of for good. The operation is expected to sideline Jansen for three months, so it shouldn't affect his availability for the start of spring training.
Source: Ken Gurnick on Twitter
Mon, Oct 22, 2012 10:52:00 PM
Kenley Jansen - R - Dodgers

Kenley Jansen struck out three of the four batters he faced Sunday against the Reds.

Jansen pitched the seventh tonight, but he seems ready to return to the closer's role after missing time with a heart condition. He's yet to allow a hit in 2 1/3 innings since coming back.
Sun, Sep 23, 2012 11:39:00 PM

Depth Charts

Batters
PosRoleName
C1A.J. Ellis
2Ramon Hernandez
3Tim Federowicz
1B1Adrian Gonzalez
2Scott Van Slyke
2B1Mark Ellis
2Nick Punto
SS1Hanley Ramirez
2Dee Gordon
3B1Luis Cruz
2Juan Uribe
LF1Carl Crawford
2Jerry Hairston Jr.
3Skip Schumaker
CF1Matt Kemp
RF1Andre Ethier
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1Clayton Kershaw
2Zack Greinke
3Josh Beckett
4Chad Billingsley
5Hyun-Jin Ryu
6Chris Capuano
7Ted Lilly
8Stephen Fife
9Matthew Magill
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Brandon League
2Kenley Jansen
3Matt Guerrier
4J.P. Howell
5Ronald Belisario
6Scott Elbert
7Paco Rodriguez
8Shawn Tolleson
9Javy Guerra