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Proven postseason competitor Kenley Jansen would be a perfect fit for the Phillies

For the last 12 years, Kenley Jansen wore Dodger blue. Now, at 33 years old, he’s a free agent with a career 2.37 ERA over 701 games. He was also a back-to-back-to-back All-Star between 2016-2018, a two-time Hoffman NL Reliever of the Year, and has a World Series ring.

Jansen is coming off one of the best seasons of his career. Over 69 appearances, he posted a 2.22 ERA, closed 52 games, and earned 38 saves. He struck out 86 batters over 69 innings.

As a member of the uber-successful Dodgers, Jansen also comes with an enormous amount of postseason experience. He has a career 2.13 ERA over 57 postseason appearances, 92 strikeouts over 63 1/3 innings, and 19 career saves when it mattered most.

With his experience and skill, it would be incredible to have Jansen in red pinstripes next season. He’d bring competitive energy to a team that is sorely lacking.