AUGUST 27, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
KENLEY JANSEN #74 - PITCHER - BOSTON RED SOX
4-2 W-L •
1.06 WHIP •
3.29 ERA
4-2 W-L
1.06 WHIP
3.29 ERA
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Ready to return Jansen (hamstring) threw a successful live batting practice session Saturday and believes he'll be available out of the bullpen Sunday, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.
Impact Jansen was pulled from his outing Wednesday against the Astros with tightness in his right hamstring, but he's remained confident about avoiding the injured list. That optimism appears accurate, though the Red Sox themselves haven't officially announced when he'll be available.
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AUGUST 26, 2023 • SACBEE.COM
Out a couple more days Red Sox manager Alex Cora said Friday that he'll stay away from using Jansen (hamstring) for a couple more days, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.
Impact Jansen experienced tightness in his right hamstring while making a relief appearance Wednesday against the Astros and will apparently be unavailable for at least part of Boston's three-game weekend series against the visiting Dodgers. The good news is that the veteran closer was able to throw long-toss Friday and is expected to avoid the injured list. Chris Martin and Josh Winckowski are among the fill-in options for saves.
AUGUST 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Confident he can avoid IL Jansen reported improvement with his injured right hamstring Thursday and is confident he can avoid a stint on the injured list, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican rep...
Impact Jansen had to be lifted from Wednesday's appearance in Houston because of tightness in the hamstring, but he's feeling better after presumably receiving some treatment. The closer noted that he will see how he feels in the coming days, which would seem to indicate he could be unavailable for at least a day or two. However, at this juncture it looks like Jansen should be avoid to bypass the IL as the Red Sox fight for a playoff spot. Chris Martin might be needed in the short term should some save chances arise for Boston.
AUGUST 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Battling hamstring tightness Jansen was taken out of Wednesday's game against the Astros due to tightness in his right hamstring, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports.
Impact After displaying some discomfort on the mound during the ninth inning, Jansen was taken out of the game and is now confirmed to be dealing with a hamstring issue. The severity of Jansen's injury remains unknown, but Boston will likely refrain from using him out of the bullpen for at least the next few days so he can recover.
AUGUST 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Exits with injury Jansen was pulled from Wednesday's game against Houston with an apparent injury, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports.
Impact Jansen appeared uncomfortable on the mound after getting Jon Singleton to pop out in the ninth inning and was immediately removed by a trainer. The Red Sox will take a look at him and provide more details on what is bothering Jansen, but for now the 35-year-old closer should be considered day-to-day.
AUGUST 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Locks down sweep Jansen allowed one hit, hit a batter and struck out two to record the save in Sunday's 6-5 win over the Yankees.
Impact Jansen allowed a leadoff double then hit a batter to make it interesting. The seasoned right-hander, however, didn't panic. He struck out Aaron Judge on three pitches, Gleyber Torres on four, then induced a flyout to lock down Boston's sweep of New York in Yankee Stadium. Jansen has converted 20 consecutive save opportunities.
AUGUST 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Grabs 28th save Jansen picked up the save in Tuesday's 5-4 victory over the Nationals, striking out one in a perfect ninth inning.
Impact Jansen improved to 28-for-31 in save chances this year. Since July 5, he's worked to a pristine 1.54 ERA over 11.2 innings. Overall, Jansen's ERA is down to 2.91 with a 1.21 WHIP and 48:15 K:BB across 40.1 innings this season.
AUGUST 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Notches 27th save Jansen picked up the save Sunday against the Tigers, working around a hit in a scoreless ninth inning.
Impact Jansen has now gone 29 appearances without blowing a save -- he's recorded 17 saves while working to a 2.36 ERA in that span (26.2 innings). The 35-year-old right-hander is now 27-for-30 in save opportunities with a 2.97 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 47:15 K:BB across 39.1 innings this season.
AUGUST 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Kenley Jansen nails down the save | 08/13/2023 The Official Site of Major League Baseball
AUGUST 13, 2023 • MLB.COM
Secures another save Jansen earned a save against the Royals on Thursday, striking out two batters in a perfect inning of work.
Impact Jansen threw 11 of 16 pitches for a strike while retiring the side in order in the ninth, getting a strikeout to begin and end the frame. The veteran reliever picked up his second save in as many days and boosted his season total to 26, tied for eighth in the majors. Jansen is up to 417 saves in his career, five away from Billy Wagner for sixth place all-time.
AUGUST 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Notches 25th save Jansen gave up a solo home run while walking one and striking out one in the ninth inning Wednesday to record his 25th save of the season in a 4-3 win over the Royals.
Impact Freddy Fermin's one-out blast over the Green Monster made things nervous for Boston, but Jansen got a break after walking Edward Olivares when pinch runner Dairon Blanco got caught stealing second. It's Jansen's 16th straight successful save conversion, with his last blown save coming May 13, and he's now reached 25 for the 11th straight full season, not counting the 2020 pandemic campaign. With 416 saves for his career, Jansen is six behind Billy Wagner for sixth place on the all-time list, and eight behind John Franco for a spot in the top five.
AUGUST 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Picks up win Jansen (3-5) struck out two batters in a scoreless inning Monday. He earned a win against the Royals.
Impact Jansen fired a quick shutout frame and was given a win after the Red Sox walked off in the ninth inning. He dropped his ERA back down to 2.97 with a 44:14 K:BB after picking up his first win since June 11. Jansen has allowed one run while striking out nine over his last 7.2 frames.
AUGUST 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Kenley Jansen secures the save | 08/01/2023 The Official Site of Major League Baseball
AUGUST 2, 2023 • MLB.COM
Collects 24th save Jansen struck out one in a perfect inning to earn the save in Tuesday's 6-4 win over the Mariners.
Impact Jansen had no trouble protecting a two-run lead, bouncing back after giving up a walk-off home run Saturday versus the Giants. The Boston closer has converted his last 15 save chances, and he's up to 24 saves in 27 tries this season. He's maintained a 3.06 ERA with a 1.30 WHIP and 42:14 K:BB through 35.1 innings.
AUGUST 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Surrenders walk-off homer Jansen (2-5) took the loss Saturday against the Giants. He allowed a solo home run and failed to record an out.
Impact After the Red Sox scored a pair of runs in the top of the ninth to tie the game, Jansen took the mound with the opportunity to force extra innings. However, he would only throw one pitch, as J.D. Davis took him yard for a walk-off home run and handed Jansen his fifth loss of 2023. The outing broke a streak of seven consecutive scoreless appearances (5.2 innings) for Jansen and marked just his third home run given up on the season.
JULY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Kenley Jansen secures the win | 07/28/2023 The Official Site of Major League Baseball
JULY 29, 2023 • MLB.COM
Perfect inning for save Jansen struck out two in a perfect inning to earn the save in Friday's 3-2 win over the Giants.
Impact He threw eight of nine pitches for strikes to make tidy work of the Giants' Nos. 5-7 hitters. Jansen has allowed just two hits and two walks during his 5.2-inning scoreless streak, which spans his last seven appearances. The Boston closer is up to 23 saves in 26 chances while maintaining a 2.88 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and 41:14 K:BB over 34.1 innings this season.
JULY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Nabs 22nd save Jansen allowed one hit and struck out one batter in a scoreless inning to earn a save against Atlanta on Wednesday.
Impact Jansen hit the first batter he faced in the ninth frame to put the tying run on base, but he managed to get out of the inning unscathed with the help of catcher Connor Wong, who threw out Atlanta speedster Forrest Wall on a stolen-base attempt with one out. For Jansen, the key stat is that he recorded his 13th straight successful save, and he hasn't blown an opportunity since May 12. The veteran closer has tempted fate all season with a career-worst 1.35 WHIP, but he's still been very effective in his first season with Boston, collecting 22 saves in 25 chances and posting a 2.97 ERA over 33.1 innings.
JULY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Kenley Jansen records 20th save | 07/14/2023 Kenley Jansen fans Mike Tauchman to seal an 8-3 win for the Red Sox over the Cubs
JULY 15, 2023 • MLB.COM
Earns quick save Jansen struck out the only batter he faced to secure a save against the Cubs on Friday.
Impact Jansen entered the game after Tayler Scott loaded the bases and struck out Mike Tauchman on three pitches to finish things off. Jansen has now converted 20 of his 23 save chances this season, including 11 straight. He lowered his ERA to 3.19 with a 37:13 K:BB through 31 frames.
JULY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
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JULY 12, 2023 • MLB.COM
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