Even though it’s only been less than a week since the Dodgers claimed the 2020 World Series Championship, there’s already been a ton of speculation in the baseball world as to which player will open next season as the club’s primary closer.
For nine years, Kenley Jansen has held that particular role. It wasn’t since 2011 that righty Javy Guerra was the team’s closer, tallying 21 saves and a 2.31 ERA over 47 appearances.
Obviously, during those nine years, the Dodgers never went the entire distance, aside from this year. For the last handful of campaigns, it seemed as though the team needed to turn to some alternate form of relief pitching strategy when it mattered most, as Jansen found himself faltering in some shape or form.