The frantic wheeling-and-dealing continues in the MLB, with pitcher Kenley Jansen joining the Atlanta Braves after a long stint with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Since signing with the Dodgers in 2010, Jansen became one of the more beloved players on the roster. According to a report by Los Angeles Times’ Jorge Castillo, the veteran reliever wanted to return with the Dodgers. Unfortunately, the team’s budget constraints after signing former Braves star Freddie Freeman hampered a good deal. This prompted Jansen to pack his bags and sign with, quite ironically, the Braves.
The Dodgers were one of a few clubs willing to commit to two years.