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Red Sox reportedly lock up closer Kenley Jansen to a 2-year deal

SAN DIEGO - The Red Sox reportedly have a new closer.

As was first reported by ESPN's Jeff Passan, the Sox have secured the services of reliever Kenley Jansen. The deal is for $32 million over two years.

The deal is pending a physical.

The 35-year-old went 41-for-48 in save opportunities last season with the Braves, holding opponents to a .612 OPS and .192 batting average.

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