Despite 43-37 record, the Red Sox Are Open to Dealing Kenley Jansen

[Matthew Lenz]

While rumors of Kelley Jansen being in the market have been swirling since the offseason, it may have been assumed he was off the market considering the Red Sox unexpected success in 2024. Instead, Jim Bowden of The Athletic wrote that rival executives believe "...there could be 'buyer-to-buyer' type trade this year..."

While the price tag is hefty in both salary and player capital, the former elite reliever has done exceptional this year sporting a 2.30/2.13 ERA/FIP with a 19.1-percent K-BB and locking down 15/16 save opportunities. He would be an expensive but great addition for any team who needs bullpen help. While relievers are volatile creatures, it's an added bonus that an acquiring team would only be tied to him for this season.

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[brewmann04]

Stay away from any trade day relievers 

[wiguy94]

Well the Brewers don't need any relievers.

[Brock Beauchamp]

46 minutes ago, wiguy94 said:

Well the Brewers don't need any relievers.

Probably not and even if they did, they'd probably aim lower than Jansen.

[wiguy94]

6 minutes ago, Brock Beauchamp said:

Probably not and even if they did, they'd probably aim lower than Jansen.

Definitely isn't the Brewers MO to spend big on a RP in a trade so you're right there.

[Brock Beauchamp]

2 minutes ago, wiguy94 said:

Definitely isn't the Brewers MO to spend big on a RP in a trade so you're right there.

And IMO the Brewers are right for doing so.

[Team Canada]

On the other hand, who needs starters if you have a bullpen full of elite relievers? Every day's a bullpen day!

[BrewerFan]

29 minutes ago, Team Canada said:

On the other hand, who needs starters if you have a bullpen full of elite relievers? Every day's a bullpen day!

It's obviously not going to happen, but IF you got Misiorowski up and if he could have an impact for 2-3 innings at a time, you get Williams back, you add Jensen...it'd really make up for the lack of SPing.

Get 3-4 from a guy like Hall, 2-3 from Miz, then Megill, Jensen, Hudson, Williams?

Not the worst way to get through a game...but yeah, the cost is not what you want to pay for an area that's already a strength.

Wish Uribe was healthy(and more mature). I thought he would break out this year...but it's not to be.  

[jay87shot]

I would rather get Kopech with a year of control.

[TURBO]

1 hour ago, jay87shot said:

I would rather get Kopech with a year of control.

No thanks to that dumpster fire.

If he were free, maybe we could work some magic, but he will be far from free.