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It was suggested that what the Dodgers need is a dominant closer and a dominant setup man. No mention as to who those players should be. But they better not allow a base runner as that is what is expected for Dodger relief pitchers. Below is the pitching line for the top closers (in terms of # of saves) in MLB for 2020. I dare say that if LAD fans were not as familiar with Kenley Jansen, they would be hammering on getting someone of that caliber. But because he is a Dodger with a known history of failing at inopportune times, he is thought of less than other closers, even those with not as lofty numbers as Kenley has.