For 12 seasons, Kenley Jansen piled up saves as the Dodgers closer. This offseason, Jansen opted to sign with the Atlanta Braves rather than wait for LA to clear cap space (AJ Pollock). In the moment, it was a largely amicable split from the perspective of some Dodgers fans. The relationship had ran its course. It was time for both the Dodgers and Jansen to move on.
But recently, Craig Kimbrel, the Dodgers new closer has struggled and his shortcomings have rekindled fans longing for the closer they often bemoaned throughout his time in Los Angeles.