Fantasy owners thought they were getting a reliable closer in Kenley Jansen, but so far, he's been anything but.
Yeah, he's gotten the job done -- and maybe those just counting up his save total haven't noticed the difference -- but he hasn't made it easy. With another hit (to go along with two walks) in Monday's outing, he has now allowed 10.6 hits per nine innings -- an unacceptable rate for any closer, but particularly one that entered the season with a career rate of 5.0.
Of course, his 15.3 strikeouts per nine innings is as good as it's ever been -- third among closers, as a matter of fact -- and the Pitch F/X data shows he's throwing as hard as usual. His command may be a little off in the early going, but in the long run, he'll be fine.
As shaky as he's been, he hasn't given the Dodgers much reason to consider making a change, going 11 for 13 in save opportunities so far.