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While Boston's star shortstop Xander Bogaerts remains a free agent, the Red Sox did address another need on Wednesday by reportedly agreeing to terms with closer Kenley Jansen on a two-year, $32 million deal.
The 35-year-old right-handed reliever ranked among the game's best closers while with the Los Angeles Dodgers from 2010 until 2021. He signed a one-year, $16 million contract with the Atlanta Braves before last season before leading the National League with 41 saves. His 391 career saves rank eighth all time, which is good news for a bullpen that posted a dismal 4.59 ERA last season – fifth worst in baseball.
ESPN was the first to report the deal.