What could a potential trade return look like for All-Star closer Kenley Jansen?
Rumors have been swirling all offseason that the Red Sox have been shopping All-Star closer Kenley Jansen. If Boston decides to try and shed some of their veteran closer’s salary, what kind of haul could the club get back in a trade?
The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal joined MassLive’s Chris Cotillo on the “Fenway Rundown” podcast and discussed what Boston could realistically acquire back for Jansen.
“I would imagine you get a mid-level prospect for Kenley Jansen because, keep in mind, the team is taking on 16 million. That gets him. That’s his salary. Now granted at the Red Sox pay half, they get a better prospect. We know how that works,” Rosenthal said.
“But I don’t know that he’s bringing it two or three guys. Granted, it’s a one-year deal, he’s a high-performing guy, someone you can basically count on. But I don’t expect it to be a massive kind of haul. I’d expect to get something decent, but nothing that you’re going to say a top 100 guy for Kenley Jansen. I don’t expect that to happen,” added Rosenthal.
The Red Sox signed the four-time All-Star closer to a two-year, $32 million deal. Jansen posted a 3.63 ERA with 52 strikeouts, 29 saves, .237 batting average against and a 1.28 WHIP in 44 2/3 innings pitched across 51 games last season.
If Boston decides to trade Jansen, the Dodgers are seen as a fit, including the Cubs, Rangers, Phillies, Angels and Mets. The Royals are also in the market for a closer ahead of spring training, but there’s nothing to indicate the two sides have talked about a trade.
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