Jansen makes ending exciting: Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen got the chance to close out the Diamondbacks on Tuesday night. After J.J. Putz blew a save in the top of the inning, Jansen came in and made it very interesting for the Dodgers. Jansen put runners on the corners with one out but induced a game-ending double play off the bat of Jason Kubel to end the game. Jansen picked up his sixth save as he allowed two hits with one strikeout and his ERA is at 2.38 on the year. (Updated 05/23/2012)
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/23/12).
Fantasy Analysis
Jansen has had back-to-back saves after blowing his second of the season against the Cardinals. He made things interesting on Tuesday, but has done a nice job in the role for the Dodgers thus far and can continue to see use in most mixed Fantasy leagues for the team with the best record in baseball. (Updated 05/23/2012).
05/23/2012 01:40 De Jesus clutch in ninth, Dodgers win
Ivan De Jesus hit a two-run double with two outs in the ninth to give the Dodgers the lead and Dee Gordon went airborne to turn a game-ending double play as the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied past the Arizona Diamondbacks 8-7 on Tuesday night.
05/20/2012 23:20 Van Slyke's first HR wins it for Dodgers
Pinch-hitter Scott Van Slyke connected for his first major league homer, a go-ahead, three-run shot in the seventh inning against his father's former team, and the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied for a 6-5 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday night.
05/20/2012 01:10 Kershaw tosses shutout against Cards
Clayton Kershaw outdueled Jake Westbrook with a six-hitter for his fourth career shutout, leading the Los Angeles Dodgers over the St. Louis Cardinals 6-0 Saturday night.
05/19/2012 12:45 Di Fino: What's in a name?
When you see the name Montero dangled in a trade, which one would you assume it is? What about Soriano? Our Nando Di Fino has a little fun with some similar names to help owners evaluate players.
05/19/2012 01:37 Bases-load walk gives Dodgers win
A.J. Ellis drew a bases-loaded walk in the ninth inning, helping the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 6-5 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday night in the opener of a series between the NL West and Central Division leaders.
Javy Guerra may have earned more saves for the Dodgers last season, but Kenley Jansen has performed admirably as a closer when given the chance and he could steal the role away from Guerra in 2012. Having pitched just 80 2/3 innings over parts of the last two seasons, Jansen already has 137 strikeouts, helping himself to a miniscule 2.12 ERA and 1.03 WHIP. Jansen does have some control issues, but given his ability to avoid contact, those extra baserunners haven't hurt him much. Having to face competition from Guerra, Jansen is not the safest bet to help Fantasy owners with saves, but should he secure the closer's job, he could rise to elite status, much in the way John Axford and Craig Kimbrel have in recent years. He should be targeted in deeper mixed leagues and NL-only formats on draft day, and he could wind up making some noise in standard mixed leagues as the season unfolds. (Updated 2/21/12)
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