Dodgers: 4 players that could be traded in salary dump deals

1. Kenley Jansen

Some fans want the Dodgers to get a new closer. Is Kenley Jansen gone?

Kenley Jansen does not get the love he deserves from Dodgers fans. He’s undoubtedly the greatest closer in franchise history and his prime numbers are truly historic. Even in recent years, while he has regressed, he’s still one of the better closers in the league.

But the fact of the matter is that he’s no longer a reliable arm in the ninth inning and paying $20 million for that one more time before he hits free agency seems excessive. His one chance to save a World Series game blew up in his face. He only go two other save opportunities throughout the entire postseason.

But his 2020 ERA is so misleading. Jansen really just had back-to-back bad outings in which he was on long rest and got some bad breaks. He allowed three runs (two earned) in 1.1 innings on Sept. 8 and allowed five runs (all earned) without recording an out on Sept. 12.

Jansen had a 0.78 ERA outside of those two outings last season. He also posted his highest K/9 since 2017.

But he’s getting up there in age and is overpaid. Jansen is a $16 million hit against the tax and with him being a free agent after the season, the Dodgers would have an easier time dealing him because it’s only a one-year commitment.

I personally do not think it happens because they have too much respect for right-hander, but if the Dodgers really need to free up the money then I could absolutely see him on the move with the team giving Treinen, Brusdar Graterol and Victor Gonzalez more high-leverage innings.

Some fans would cheer, some would be upset. But the one thing that’s for certain is that the Dodgers would be saving a lot of money.

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