Kenley Jansen Out 8-12 Weeks

By MH
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Updated: February 18, 2015

According Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Time Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Kenley Jansen is set to have surgery on his left foot and miss extensive time.

#Dodgers say closer Kenley Jansen had foot surgery today, out 8-12 weeks. That’s mid-April at best, maybe mid-May.

— Bill Shaikin (@BillShaikin) February 18, 2015

The news of the surgery is blow for the Dodgers bullpen who struggled last season particular since Jansen was so good last year.

Last season Jansen posted a 2-3 record to go along with a 2.76 ERA and 44 saves. ESPN Stats & Info reported his strikeout rate was ranked in the top 5 in the league.

Dodgers P Kenley Jansen out 8-12 weeks with foot injury. Jansen averaged 13.9 K per 9 last season, 4th in MLB (minimum 50 IP)

— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) February 18, 2015

The Dodgers will need to look around a find a way to fill this void as soon as possible. Bob Nightengale of USA Today reported that the Dodgers could go after free agent pitcher K-Rod although the price may be steep.

K-Rod is seeking $10 million contract but with #Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen out 8-12 weeks after foot surgery, LA could be nice fit.

— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) February 18, 2015

With Spring training right around the corner the Dodgers will keep all options open. What do you think Dodger fans? Should the Dodgers go after K-Rod?

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