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Red Sox Star Closer Kenley Jansen Expected to Be Traded to Contender in ‘Inevitable’ Move

Benjamin Sue June 13, 2024

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Kenley Jansen #74 of the Boston Red Sox

The Boston Red Sox have hovered around the .500 mark this season, but significant changes could be on the horizon as the trade deadline approaches. One of the club’s few consistent strengths has been its bullpen, thanks in large part to the stellar performance of star closer Kenley Jansen.

Jansen, a four-time All-Star, has been a standout this season with a 2.91 ERA and a 30-to-11 strikeout-to-walk ratio over 21 2/3 innings. He has also secured 10 saves, solidifying his role as a crucial component of the Red Sox’s relief corps.

Joining the Red Sox before the 2023 season, Jansen was seen as a solution to Boston’s longstanding issues at the closer position. He quickly lived up to expectations, earning an All-Star nod last season and continuing to excel this year. Despite his success, trade rumors have begun to swirl, with a move appearing increasingly likely.

According to Peter Abraham of The Boston Globe, a trade involving Jansen “feels inevitable.” Abraham suggests that while Jansen has been invaluable, the $32 million investment in him might have been better allocated to address other areas of need within the team.

“Instead, he’s a luxury item. In retrospect, the $32 million invested in Jansen probably should have been used to improve other parts of the team,” Abraham noted. “The trade deadline is July 30, which roughly coincides with when Liam Hendriks should be ready to come off the injured list. It feels inevitable that Jansen will be sent to a contender and Hendriks will become the closer.”

This speculation comes amid ongoing discussions about the Red Sox’s strategy leading up to the trade deadline. Although Jansen’s departure would be a significant loss, it could also provide Boston with an opportunity to bolster other areas of the roster.

As the deadline approaches, the Red Sox face critical decisions about their future direction. Whether the team is a buyer or a seller, it appears that Jansen’s time in Boston may be nearing an end. Fans will be watching closely to see how the team navigates these pivotal next few weeks and what the future holds for their star closer.

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