Kenley Jansen is signing with the Atlanta Braves.
Source? The Atlanta Braves.
The Braves on Friday night announced they signed the All-Star reliever to a one-year, $16 million deal. Jansen will join a loaded bullpen that also includes Will Smith and Tyler Matzek and was bolstered by the signing of ex-Red Sox pitcher Collin McHugh.
Jansen, who spent the first 12 seasons of his career with the Los Angeles Dodgers, finished the 2021 season with a 2.22 ERA and 38 saves. His career numbers -- a 2.37 ERA with 350 career saves -- are among the best in recent league history.
The 34-year-old would have been a prime target for the Boston Red Sox, though the team has bolstered its bullpen with the additions of Hansel Robles, Matt Strahm and Jake Diekman.
