"Former Los Angeles Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen had a strong year in his age-37 season with the Los Angeles Angels, and could fill a role the Dodgers desperately need in 2026. Jansen began his career with the Dodgers, making his debut for LA in 2010. He spent 12 seasons with the Dodgers, logging 350 saves and posting an impressive 2.37 ERA across 701 appearances."
"Jansen, now 38, signed a one-year, $10 million deal with the Angels ahead of the 2025 season, and showed why he's one of the best closers the sport has ever seen. Despite a rough start to the season, Jansen ended the year with a 2.59 ERA - his best since his final year with the Dodgers in 2021 - and converted 29 of his 30 save opportunities."
"LA took a chance on a new closer in 2025, signing Tanner Scott to a four-year, $72 million deal after tearing hitters apart with the Miami Marlins and San Diego Padres in 2024. He didn't have the kind of year he would have liked, posting a 4.74 ERA and blowing 10 of his 33 save opportunities, leaving the role up for grabs next season."
Kenley Jansen, 38, signed a one-year, $10 million deal with the Angels for 2025 and finished with a 2.59 ERA, converting 29 of 30 save opportunities. He recorded a 15-game scoreless streak from July to August and earned American League Reliever of the Month for July. Jansen spent 12 seasons with the Dodgers, totaling 350 saves and a 2.37 ERA across 701 appearances. The Dodgers signed Tanner Scott as closer in 2025, but Scott posted a 4.74 ERA and blew 10 of 33 save chances. Jansen represents an experienced closer option who could address the Dodgers’ bullpen need in 2026.
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