Kenley Jansen Wins Reliever of the Year Award
- Updated: October 29, 2016
According to J.P. Hoornstra of the Southern California News Group, Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Kenley Jansen has won the Trevor Hoffman National League Reliever of the Year award.
Kenley Jansen of the Los Angeles Dodgers is the winner of the 2016 Trevor Hoffman National League Reliever of the Year Award
— J.P. Hoornstra (@jphoornstra) October 29, 2016
Jon Heyman of the MLB Network also reported the news.
kenley jansen and zach britton deserved the trevor hoffman and mariano rivera awards. reminder: andrew miller also aint bad
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) October 29, 2016
The Dodgers shared their excitement about the news on their official Twitter account.
Congratulations, @kenleyjansen74! pic.twitter.com/XJiPLZht4p
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) October 29, 2016
Jansen had a career year this season where he was named to his first All-Star team. Jansen who has spent his entire career with the club is the All-time franchise saves leader.
Last season with the club Jansen made 71 appearances and posted a 1.83 ERA. He converted 47 saves and struckout 104 batters.
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