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Thu Mar 2123:48Kenley Jansen Expects To Be Ready For Opening Day
Boston Red Sox closer Kenley Jansen (back) said he felt good in his return to Grapefruit League action on Thursday night against the Baltimore Orioles and expects to be ready for Opening Day on March 28 next Thursday. Jansen said he didn't feel good until Thursday and that he's been battling lat, shoulder and back issues throughout spring training. The 36-year-old veteran right-hander looked like his dominant self in a perfect inning of work against Baltimore, which is great news for fantasy managers that already have Jansen rostered. It was just his second appearance of the spring, though, and MLB's active leader in saves should be considered a pretty big injury risk as a No. 2 fantasy closer as he heads into his 15th big-league season (second with the Red Sox).
Source: Boston Herald - Mac CerulloRotoBaller.com
Thu Mar 2116:22Kenley Jansen, Chris Martin To Pitch Thursday
Boston Red Sox relievers Kenley Jansen (back) and Chris Martin (groin) are both scheduled to pitch in Thursday night's Grapefruit League game against the Baltimore Orioles. Jansen didn't make his Grapefruit League debut until last Friday due to lat tightness this spring and then was scratched from a spring appearance earlier this week due to lower-back stiffness. While Jansen is running out of time to be ready for Opening Day on March 28 next Thursday, if he can avoid anymore setbacks with his back, he could still be ready. Martin, who is probably next in line for saves in Boston if Jansen ever misses time, will be making his Grapefruit League debut on Thursday after injuring his groin in early March. Jansen is the active MLB leader in saves, but he's become extremely injury-prone.
Source: The Boston Globe - Alex SpeierRotoBaller.com
Tue Mar 1916:15Red Sox Hoping Kenley Jansen Can Pitch Thursday
The Boston Red Sox are now hoping that closer Kenley Jansen (back) can pitch in a Grapefruit League game on Thursday. After being scratched from spring training action on both Monday and Tuesday with lower-back tightness, Jansen won't attempt to pitch in a minor-league game on Wednesday. Jansen was dealing with lat tightness earlier in camp and didn't make his Grapefruit League debut until last Friday. Manager Alex Cora said on Monday that the 36-year-old veteran right-hander is running out of time to get ready for Opening Day on March 28, so even if Jansen pitches on Thursday, there's a chance he won't be ready for the start of the regular season. Although Jansen is the active all-time saves leader, this is another reminder that he's become a huge injury risk as a No. 2 fantasy closer. Chris Martin (groin) is also hurt in camp, so Josh Winckowski could be looking at some early season save chances in the back of Boston's bullpen.
Source: MassLive.com - Christopher SmithRotoBaller.com
Tue Mar 1914:44Kenley Jansen Not Pitching On Tuesday
Boston Red Sox right-hander Kenley Jansen (back) will not pitch on Tuesday and is still dealing with back tightness, according to manager Alex Cora. Jansen was scratched on Monday but was originally scheduled to pitch on Tuesday with four more spring outings in mind. He has mad just one spring outing on March 15 and allowed three earned runs on two homers across just 2/3 of an inning. Cora said the veteran is running out of time to be ready for Opening Day. "He's running out of time," the manager said. "We still have time, but we're running out of time." The Red Sox open the regular season on March 28 in Seattle. Jansen posted a 3.63 ERA in the 2023 season, the second-worst mark of his 14-year career while his 27.7% K% was the worst mark of his career.
Source: Alex SpeierRotoBaller.com
Mon Mar 1820:08Kenley Jansen Scheduled To Make Four More Spring Appearances
Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora said that closer Kenley Jansen (back) has just enough time to be ready for the start of the regular season on March 28, but there is no margin for any more injury setbacks. "We're running out of time," Cora said. Despite being scratched from his second Grapefruit League appearance on Monday with lower-back tightness, Jansen is scheduled to pitch on Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday and one more time in an exhibition game in Texas next week. The 36-year-old veteran reliever didn't make his first spring appearance until last Friday due to lat tightness, so Jansen has already dealt with two injuries this spring. While he could be ready for Opening Day, fantasy managers should be considering him a pretty shaky No. 2 closer in 2024. Chris Martin (groin) is also hurt and could open the year on the injured list, so the back end of Boston's bullpen is limping into Opening Day.
Source: The Boston Globe - Alex SpeierRotoBaller.com
Mon Mar 1813:10Kenley Jansen Scratched With Lower-Back Tightness
Boston Red Sox closer Kenley Jansen (back) has been scratched from the team's Grapefruit League game on Monday versus the Minnesota Twins due to lower-back tightness. However, he could pitch as soon as Tuesday, and the Red Sox still expect that he'll be ready for Opening Day on March 28. Jansen didn't make his spring training debut until last Friday due to lat soreness that he experienced after reporting to camp a month ago, so he hasn't been able to get much work in this spring. Boston is being extra cautious with the 36-year-old veteran reliever. Jansen is MLB's active leader in saves and will be Boston's primary ninth-inning man in 2024, but the injuries are beginning to pile up, and he should be considered a shaky No. 2 fantasy closer.
Source: MLB.com - Ian BrowneRotoBaller.com
Tue Mar 1212:36Kenley Jansen Expected To Make Spring Debut Friday
Boston Red Sox closer Kenley Jansen's (lat) live batting practice session appeared to go well on Tuesday, as he gave a thumbs up and a "yes, sir" when asked how it went. He is expected to pitch in his first Grapefruit League game on Friday. The Red Sox have been slow-playing Jansen in camp after he reported to spring training with lat soreness. The 36-year-old veteran has progressed nicely, though, and as long as he doesn't have a setback once he starts pitching in actual games, he will be ready for Opening Day later this month. Jansen is MLB's active leader in saves and will be Boston's primary ninth-inning guy when he's healthy, but there's no denying that he's a pretty big injury risk for fantasy managers at this stage of his career.
Source: MLB.com - Ian BrowneRotoBaller.com
Tue Mar 1200:18Kenley Jansen To Throw Live Batting Practice Tuesday
Boston Red Sox closer Kenley Jansen (lat) is scheduled to throw another live batting practice session on Tuesday, per the Boston Globe's Pete Abraham. The 36-year-old reported right lat soreness early in camp and was shut down, but is now building up for Opening Day. Fantasy managers should monitor his situation for a better idea of whether he will be ready for Opening Day. It seems as though veteran Chris Martin (groin) would get the first shot at save opportunities for the Red Sox if Jansen is unable to start the season healthy.
Source: Pete Abraham - Twitter.comRotoBaller.com
Wed Mar 612:07Kenley Jansen Set For Live Batting Practice Session
Boston Red Sox closer Kenley Jansen (lat) is scheduled to throw his first live batting practice session of camp on Wednesday, but it could be postponed due to rain. The Red Sox won't take any chances with the field being wet. Jansen reported right-lat soreness early in camp and was shut down, but it's not expected to take the 36-year-old much time to ramp up in spring training, so he's not being ruled out for Opening Day just yet. If he suffers a setback or just isn't ready to go later this month for the start of the regular season, expect Chris Martin to get the first shot at save chances at the back of Boston's bullpen. Jansen is the active leader in saves and had 29 of them with Boston last year, but he's not getting any younger and is a pretty big injury risk as a fantasy relief pitcher in 2024.
Source: The Athletic - Jen McCaffreyRotoBaller.com
Mon Feb 1912:22Kenley Jansen Throwing Monday
Boston Red Sox closer Kenley Jansen (lat), who arrived to camp last Wednesday with lat soreness and was shut down for several days, is throwing on Monday against a ploy wall at spring training. While Jansen is a bit behind the other pitchers in camp, as long as he doesn't suffer any setbacks, he should still be ready for Opening Day. The 36-year-old veteran has been the subject of trade rumors this offseason, but his lat injury may cause interested teams to reconsider. As long as he's healthy on Opening Day, Jansen should be Boston's primary closer for 2024. He's the MLB's active leader in saves and had 29 saves in 2023, but his lengthy injury history and age make him a risky target for saves in fantasy drafts this spring.
Source: The Athletic - Jen McCaffreyRotoBaller.com
Fri Feb 1612:24Kenley Jansen Won't Throw Until Next Week
Boston Red Sox closer Kenley Jansen (lat) is in good spirits in camp after reporting to spring training with lat soreness, but he won't be back to throwing for a week or so. The Red Sox aren't going to take any chances with Jansen, especially since he's been the subject of trade rumors this offseason. The 36-year-old's injury isn't very serious, but it doesn't look great for an aging reliever as he prepares for the 2024 regular season. If Jansen is traded or isn't ready for Opening Day because of his injury, Chris Martin would be the most likely candidate to see a boost in value as Boston's primary closing option at the back of the bullpen. Jansen had 29 saves in 2023 to become MLB's active leader in saves, but he also dealt with back, knee and hamstring injuries and is a pretty big injury risk at the closing position for fantasy managers.
Source: The Athletic - Jen McCaffreyRotoBaller.com
Wed Feb 1412:25Kenley Jansen Has "General Lat Soreness"
Boston Red Sox general manager Craig Breslow said that closer Kenley Jansen (lat) reported to camp with some "general lat soreness" and will not be throwing for now. However, Jansen did take part in other drills on Monday and had been throwing bullpen sessions at home. This isn't good news for the 36-year-old reliever, especially since the Red Sox have been shopping him in trades, but it appears to be a minor injury that may not end up affecting his availability for the start of the 2024 season. If everything calms down in his lat, Jansen hopes to resume throwing in around a week. If Jansen isn't ready for the start of the regular season or if he's trade during spring training, Chris Martin and Josh Winckowski would become the two primary candidates for closing duties in Boston in 2024.
Source: The Boston Globe - Alex SpeierRotoBaller.com
Thu Feb 814:56Dodgers, Phillies Viewed As Fits For Kenley Jansen
The Los Angeles Dodgers and Philadelphia Phillies are currently being viewed as potential trade fits for current Red Sox closer Kenley Jansen. The Red Sox are fielding offers for Jansen as he finishes off the two-year, $32 million deal he signed with the club last winter. The right-hander worked to a 3.63 ERA across 51 appearances in his first season with the Red Sox, the second-highest ERA of his 14-year MLB career and well above his 2.52 career mark. He spent the first 12 seasons of his career with the Dodgers before signing with Atlanta for the 2022 season and Boston in 2023. He saw dips in both strikeout and walk rates last season and also saw his ground-ball rate plummet to a career-worst 22.6%. He could viably see save opportunities with either club but could also take on a lesser role entering his age-36 season.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Sat Sep 23 202312:51Kenley Jansen Returns From COVID List
The Boston Red Sox reinstated closer Kenley Jansen (illness) from the COVID injured list on Saturday and optioned pitcher Zack Weiss to Triple-A Worcester in a corresponding move. Jansen will return to Boston's bullpen for the first time since testing positive for COVID on Sept. 13. He'll have just over a week left to pick up some save opportunities for fantasy managers still playing for a title, but the Red Sox could ease him back into the fold, especially since he had given up five runs in his previous five appearances before going on the shelf. The 35-year-old veteran right-hander hasn't recorded a save since Aug. 20 and has a 3.63 ERA, 1.28 WHIP, 29 saves and 52 strikeouts in 44 2/3 innings this year over 51 outings out of the 'pen.
Source: Boston Herald - Gabrielle StarrRotoBaller.com
Wed Sep 13 202318:40Kenley Jansen Placed On COVID List
Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Kenley Jansen (illness) has been placed on the COVID-19 list on Wednesday. The veteran reliever was pulled from Tuesday's relief appearance due to fatigue and illness symptoms. Now, Jansen has tested positive for COVID-19 and will be sidelined for the next week. His absence leaves the Red Sox shorthanded in the bullpen for the time being. The assumption is that Chris Martin and John Schreiber will be the favorites in the ninth inning with Jansen sidelined.
Source: Chris CotilloRotoBaller.com
Tue Sep 12 202323:00Kenley Jansen Leaves Early With Fatigue And Illness
Boston Red Sox closer Kenley Jansen was pulled from his outing in the ninth inning in the second game of a doubleheader against the division-rival New York Yankees on Tuesday with fatigue and illness symptoms. It was a rough outing for Jansen, as he allowed two runs (one earned) on a hit while walking one before being pulled in favor of Nick Robertson after failing to record a single out. The 35-year-old should be considered day-to-day, and it's ultimately good news that he's not dealing with a specific injury or a heart-related issue that he's had in the past. The four-time All-Star is Boston's primary closer and entered Tuesday's games with a 3.43 ERA (3.60 FIP), 1.23 WHIP, 29 saves and 52 strikeouts in 44 2/3 innings of work. If he misses any upcoming save situations, they'll likely go to either Chris Martin or Josh Winckowski.
Source: MLB.com - Ian BrowneRotoBaller.com
Wed Sep 6 202300:49Kenley Jansen Allows Walk-Off Homer Tuesday
Boston Red Sox closer Kenley Jansen took his sixth loss of the season in Tuesday's 8-6 extra-innings loss to the Rays. Jansen came on to pitch the bottom of the 11th inning up by one with a free runner on second. He walked the leadoff hitter before allowing a walk-off, three-run home run to Brandon Lowe. This was the veteran's third consecutive day pitching, and he allowed multiple runs in two of those three outings. Despite this rough patch, Jansen has converted 29 of 33 save opportunities this season with a 3.43 ERA and a 10.48 K/9 rate. He remains a solid fantasy option, although he will likely receive a few days off after his recent heavy workload.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Sat Aug 26 202314:51Kenley Jansen Faces Hitters Before Saturday’s Game
Boston Red Sox closer Kenley Jansen (hamstring) threw to hitters before Saturday's game versus the Los Angeles Dodgers. It's a promising development after it was reported the 35-year-old was expected to miss the rest of this series. Though, it doesn't necessarily mean Jansen will be available on Saturday for a save chance if it presents itself. Fantasy managers should monitor the situation this weekend, but it's becoming increasingly likely the right-hander dodges the injured list. Jansen was pulled from Wednesday's ninth-inning appearance against the Houston Astros after one out due to right hamstring tightness. Look for Chris Martin, Josh Winckowski, or Garrett Whitlock to be called upon for any potential save situations for however long Jansen may remain unavailable.
Source: Bill PlunkettRotoBaller.com
Fri Aug 25 202318:10Kenley Jansen Likely To Miss Weekend Series
Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Kenley Jansen (hamstring) is not expected to be available during the weekend series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The veteran reliever experienced right hamstring tightness during a relief appearance on Wednesday. Red Sox manager said on Friday that the plan is to stay away from using Jansen for a few days. The good news is that the veteran closer was able to throw long-toss on Friday. He's expected to sit out the weekend series, but Jansen shouldn't require a trip to the injured list. In the meantime, Chris Martin and Josh Winckowski are the favorites to close out games in Boston.
Source: Jen McCaffreyRotoBaller.com
Thu Aug 24 202312:41Kenley Jansen Confident He Can Avoid Injured List
Boston Red Sox closer Kenley Jansen (hamstring) said he's feeling good on Thursday and will see how his injured hamstring feels in the coming days. He sounded confident that he will avoid a trip to the injured list and wants to be out there at this critical juncture of the season. It's good that Jansen is feeling better after injuring his right hamstring in his outing against the Houston Astros on Wednesday night, but it doesn't necessarily mean he won't go on the IL. At the very least, the 35-year-old veteran right-hander probably won't be available for the next couple of days. And if he misses any further time, Chris Martin and Josh Winckowski, who picked up the save on Wednesday, could share save opportunities in Boston.
Source: MassLive.com - Christopher SmithRotoBaller.com
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