The last few weeks have been difficult for Los Angeles Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen as he missed almost two weeks due to a heart issue that began during the team’s recent trip to Colorado.
Jansen has not looked like his usual self since returning, giving up four home runs through his first three outings. Each came in key spots of close games. Because of that, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts gave his closer a mental break on Sunday, although Jansen didn’t feel he needed it.
Sunday also happened to be the day that Jansen stopped taking the heart medication that his cardiologist prescribed to help with his heart issue.