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Kenley Jansen 2023 MLB Player Outlook: Shift to AL East Hurting Saves Outlook
2 years agoKenley Jansen has consistently pitched on division-winning teams throughout his major league career after 12 seasons with the Los Angeles Dodgers and a one-season stay with the NL East-champion Atlanta Braves in 2022. As a result, his 329 saves since 2014 are not only the most in baseball during that time but 74 clear of second-place Craig Kimbrel. After signing a two-year, $32 million contract with the Boston Red Sox in free agency this winter, his saves outlook doesn't appear so rosy. He's remained a productive pitcher into his mid-30s, leading baseball with 90 saves while working to a 2.86 ERA and 31.9% K% across 157.1 innings over the last three seasons, the latter of which ranks sixth among MLB relievers over that stretch. He now goes from the 101-61 Braves to the 78-84 Red Sox, who finished the basement of their division last season. According to Steamer, he still owns a 78 ADP, but his saves are projected to drop from 41 last season to just 26 this time around. He's our 18th-ranked reliever and 125th overall ranked player heading towards the 2023 season, making his current ADP appear overvalued in the process.
