Kenley Jansen Trade Talks Heat Up: Red Sox Open to Offers
The Boston Red Sox are considering trading closer Kenley Jansen, with multiple teams expressing interest.
- The Boston Red Sox are reportedly open to trading four-time All-Star closer Kenley Jansen, with the LA Dodgers, San Diego Padres, and Philadelphia Phillies showing interest.
- Jansen, who spent his first 12 seasons with the Dodgers, is considered a valuable asset due to his experience and performance, including 420 career saves.
- The Red Sox aim to either acquire multiple pitching assets to bolster their bullpen depth or free up salary space for potential free agent acquisitions.
- Trading Jansen could offer financial flexibility for the Red Sox, as he is set to earn $16 million in 2024.
- No deal is imminent, but discussions are ongoing, highlighting the high demand for top closers like Jansen.