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Despite hamstring injury, Red Sox closer Kenley Jansen ‘going to try to avoid’ IL stint
Red Sox “We’re in the most crucial parts [of the season], so I want to be out there.” Kenley Jansen only threw three pitches on Wednesday before leaving Boston’s game against Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox) The Red Sox bullpen took a major hit on Wednesday night in Houston. In the ninth inning of Boston’s […]
Kenley Jansen frustrated with Red Sox’ inaction at trade deadline: ‘We needed help’
Red Sox “We would be playing in a Wild Card game right now.” Kenley Jansen will miss the postseason for the first time since the 2012 season. Reed Hoffmann / AP Kenley Jansen is no stranger to October baseball. In fact, the 35-year-old reliever has almost come to expect it at this stage of the […]
Red Sox place Kenley Jansen on COVID-19 injured list after leaving Tuesday’s game early
Red Sox Jansen will now have to miss seven days due to his COVID-19 designation. Kenley Jansen only threw 13 pitches on Tuesday before leaving his relief outing due to illness. AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson Just a day after he abruptly left a relief appearance due to fatigue and illness symptoms, Red Sox closer Kenley Jansen […]
Here’s what Alex Cora said about Kenley Jansen’s unexpectedly quick 9th inning exit
Morning Sports Update “They’re checking on him. So we’ll see where we’re at with him.” Kenley Jansen pitching for the Red Sox in August. AP Photo/Frank Franklin II The reason for Kenley Jansen’s quick exit: During the second game of Tuesday’s doubleheader against the Yankees, Red Sox closer Kenley Jansen was brought on to pitch […]