KENLEY JANSEN NEWS

Charged with blown save Jansen allowed one run (none earned) on three walks across one inning to blow the save Wednesday against the Cubs.

Impact Jansen entered the game in the 10th inning with a one-run lead. Though he had to deal with the runner starting at second base, Jansen didn't help himself by walking the leadoff hitter and then throwing a wild pitch. The rest of his line looks worse than reality, as the other two walks were intentional. Even so, Jansen has struggled with his control this season, as he now has 13 walks across 13.1 innings of work.

MAY 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Charged with loss Monday Jansen (0-1) suffered his first loss of the season Monday against the Reds after serving up a two-run homer in the 10th inning. He also walked and struck out a batter in the outing...

Impact Jansen entered the game to begin the 10th and was unable to keep the Reds off the scoreboard. He surrendered a two-run homer to Jesse Winker on the second pitch of the inning, and the Dodgers were unable to mount a comeback in the bottom half of the frame. The 33-year-old now owns a 2.61 ERA over 10.1 innings on the year and may not be available to pitch for a day or two after needing 24 pitches to get three outs Monday.

APRIL 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cincinnati's Winker puts 11-game hit streak on the line against Dodgers

Cincinnati's Winker puts 11-game hit streak on the line against Dodgers

APRIL 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Winker's homer in 10th propels Reds past Dodgers 5-3

Jesse Winker’s two-run homer in the 10th inning sent the Cincinnati Reds past the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-3 to snap a seven-game losing streak

APRIL 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dodgers blowing Dustin May’s masterpiece without Kenley soured series What was supposed to be a national television coming out party for "Dustin May, starting pitcher" instead turned into the most forgettable g...

APRIL 26, 2021 • DODGERSWAY.COM

Post four-out save Saturday Jansen earned the save against the Padres on Saturday, throwing 1.1 scoreless innings and yielding one walk while striking out two.

Impact Jansen has now been used for more than one frame in three of his eight appearances this season. He's thrived in the early going, successfully finishing five of six save opportunities while registering a 1.93 ERA and 12:7 K:BB across 9.1 innings. The veteran closer's velocity has ticked up a touch this season, and he appears to still have plenty left in the tank in his 12th MLB campaign.

APRIL 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers rally past Padres 5-4 despite 2 more homers by Tatis

Corey Seager’s two-run single in the sixth inning provided the go-ahead runs and the Los Angeles Dodgers overcame another two-homer night by Fernando Tatis Jr. to defeat the San Di...

APRIL 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Column: Dodgers have chance for baseball greatness

It’s always mesmerizing to watch greatness in real time

APRIL 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen has found a way to ‘start fresh again’ Whether he’s “pitching angry” or just regaining the feel and timing of his signature cut fastball, Jansen has looked like “the old Kenley” r...

APRIL 21, 2021 • DAILYNEWS.COM

Notches fourth save Jansen earned the save Tuesday against the Mariners by not allowing a baserunner and recording two strikeouts during the ninth inning.

Impact The veteran right-hander made quick work of the top of Seattle's lineup, and he retired the side in order while delivering eight of 10 pitches for strikes. Jansen is 4-for-5 in save chances and has allowed two runs on two hits with a 10:6 K:BB through eight innings this season.

APRIL 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Urías dominates as Dodgers pull out 1-0 win over Mariners

Julio Urías threw seven dominant innings of one-hit ball, striking out a career-high 11 and leading the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 1-0 win over the Seattle Mariners

APRIL 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Unavailable Saturday Manager Dave Roberts said Jansen is unavailable to pitch Saturday at San Diego, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

Impact The 33-year-old threw 26 pitches and allowed one run on one hit and one walk with two strikeouts over 1.1 innings Friday in a non-save situation, so he won't be available for Saturday's contest. Corey Knebel has two saves and three holds through seven appearances this season and is the likely option to fill in for Jansen as the closer.

APRIL 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Price earns 1st regular-season save, Dodgers top Rockies 7-5

Justin Turner and Max Muncy each hit a three-run homer, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Colorado Rockies 7-5 as David Price earned his first regular-season save

APRIL 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

'Enough is enough' -- Jansen has new edge LOS ANGELES -- The Kenley Jansen rollercoaster ride has been a hot topic of conversation over the last few years. But on his second pitch in...

APRIL 16, 2021 • MLB.COM

Secures third save Jansen earned the save against Colorado on Wednesday, hurling a scoreless inning and allowing one walk while striking out three.

Impact Jansen was called upon in the ninth inning to protect a two-run lead. The veteran closer began his outing by walking Dom Nunez, but he took control from there, striking out each of the subsequent three batters. Following a blown save against Oakland on April 7, Jansen has bounced back with saves in each of his following two appearances. He hasn't allowed a run or a hit while registering a 5:1 K:BB over two innings during that span.

APRIL 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Turner powers Dodgers past Rockies 4-2 for 5th straight win

The Los Angeles Dodgers beat Colorado 4-2 for their fifth consecutive win and the Rockies' fifth straight loss

APRIL 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bounces back with clean save Jansen earned his second save of the season in Sunday's 3-0 win over the Nationals, as he recorded two strikeouts in an easy 1-2-3 frame.

Impact Jansen was able to notch his second save of the season, and his first since April 3, as he returned to dominant form while only needing eight pitches to get through the inning. Jansen was involved in a blown save earlier in the week and then was passed up for a save opportunity in favor of Corey Knebel on Friday which may have had fantasy managers shaking in their boots. He reassured his closer status Sunday and appeared to turn back the clock a bit while touching 94 MPH with his cutter and reaching 95 MPH with his sinker. The Dodgers have a day off Monday which means Jansen should be available if needed when the team returns Tuesday in a home series against the Rockies.

APRIL 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kershaw barely outduels Scherzer, Dodgers sweep Nats 3-0

Clayton Kershaw pitched six innings of five-hit ball in an outstanding duel with Max Scherzer, and the Los Angeles Dodgers swept three games from the Washington Nationals with a 3-...

APRIL 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Will have workload monitored Jansen did not receive the save opportunity Friday in the Dodgers' home opener versus Washington because he had pitched twice in the previous three days, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA...

Impact Corey Knebel was summoned in the ninth inning Friday with the Dodgers holding onto a one-run lead. That opportunity would typically go to Jansen, but manager Dave Roberts made it clear that the veteran closer wasn't passed over for performance reasons, explaining "He's [Jansen's] in the same bucket as all our pitchers, as far as workload." Though Knebel converted the save and Jansen has been shaky so far this season, it's probably premature to to expect a change in the ninth-inning role. However, it seems likely that Jansen won't be taxed early in the campaign, potentially opening save opportunities for Knebel, Blake Treinen and Victor Gonzalez.

APRIL 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Falters in save opportunity Jansen was tagged with a blown save Wednesday against Oakland. He pitched one inning and allowed one run on one hit and two walks while failing to register any strikeouts.

Impact Jansen simply didn't have his best stuff Wednesday, as he threw only nine of 22 pitches for strikes and walked a pair. He allowed the tying run to score in the ninth inning on a sacrifice fly and walked the following batter, but the veteran closer was able to get out of the frame with only one run on the board. Jansen has posted a concerning 1:4 K:BB through 3.2 innings this season, though he has yielded just one run. His ninth-inning job is likely secure for now, but he has looked far from dominant thus far in the campaign.

APRIL 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

A's rally to beat Dodgers 4-3 in 10 for 1st win of season

Mitch Moreland hit an RBI single with one out in the 10th inning and the Oakland Athletics rallied to beat the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers 4-3 for their first win of the...

APRIL 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kershaw bounces back, Dodgers beat winless A's 5-1

Clayton Kershaw struck out eight in seven smooth innings to send the Athletics to their worst start in more than a century, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat winless Oakland 5-1 for...

APRIL 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Records save Saturday Jansen picked up the save in Saturday's win over the Rockies. He tossed 1.2 scoreless innings, allowing a walk and striking out one.

Impact Jansen faded away during the 2020 playoffs and there was a chance he could've lost his long-time as closer, but it seems the organization is committed to him to remain as their ninth-inning guy -- and he responded in his first outing of the current campaign. Jansen recorded a five-out save and was quite sharp, tossing 14 of his 24 pitches for strikes and closing the door on the Rockies after they sniffed a potential comeback. Despite his postseason implosion in 2020, Jansen recorded a 3.33 ERA while going 11-for-13 in save opportunities last season.

APRIL 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Back as closer, Jansen notches 5-out save While it was Julio Urías getting the big late-inning outs during the postseason, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts made it clear on the first day...

APRIL 4, 2021 • MLB.COM