The Dodgers were one of the main teams in on signing Kenley Jansen. That much is for sure at this moment. But the long-time closer ultimately chose to sign with the Braves, saying later that Los Angeles did make a strong push for him in 2022.
But the circumstances surrounding Jansen’s decision to leave the Dodgers are a little complicated. It certainly sounded like the team wanted him back with Andrew Friedman and Dave Roberts commenting on him before the signing. And based on Kenley’s responses, it sounded like that interest was mutual.
But the latest report from The LA Times’ Jorge Castillo suggests that the Freddie Freeman signing changed course for Kenley.