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3 Atlanta Braves who won’t be back next season and where they’ll go

By Noah Yingling

Dansby Swanson, Braves (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
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Atlanta Braves, Kenley Jansen
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – OCTOBER 12: Kenley Jansen #74 of the Atlanta Braves warms up during the eighth inning of the game against the Philadelphia Phillies in game two of the National League Division Series at Truist Park on October 12, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Adam Hagy/Getty Images) /

2) Braves closer Kenley Jansen – Boston Red Sox

One of the Braves closers is Kenley Jansen. Jansen has been one of the best closers in baseball.

In 2022, Jansen led the National League in saves (41) and games finished (54). He had a 3.38 ERA in 65 games with an average of 3.1 walks and 12 strikeouts per nine innings.

The Braves are unlikely to re-sign him because they already have another closer locked up long-term in Raisel Iglesias. Iglesias was acquired by the Braves from the Angels at the trade deadline and he is signed through 2025. He had 17 saves in 67 games with a 2.47 ERA.

There are a lot of teams that need some help in the backend of their bullpen and, especially, as a closer. One of those teams is the Boston Red Sox. The Red Sox are likely to spend some money this offseason after a disappointing season this year.

One of the reasons they were disappointing is because of their 4.59 bullpen ERA, which was fifth-worst in the sport. They were also tied for 18th in saves with 39.

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