Red Sox Star Seen As One Of League's Most Likely Trade Candidates

The Boston Red Sox still could have one more trade up their sleeve before the 2024 season begins.

Boston is looking to cut salary and could end up trading All-Star closer Kenley Jansen. He has been mentioned in trade rumors lately and a move seems like a real possibility at this point. 

The Red Sox even recently signed star closer Liam Hendriks who should be ready to go around the trade deadline. Jansen's days with Boston seem numbered and he even was mentioned as one of the league's most likely trade candidates by Bleacher Report's Tim Kelly. 

"It feels like the only way Kenley Jansen isn't traded this summer is if the Boston Red Sox decide to deal him before the start of the season," Kelly said. "Trying to figure out how the Red Sox will operate has become increasingly difficult in recent years, but there's been enough smoke to believe new chief baseball officer Craig Breslow has at least gauged what's out there for the four-time All-Star.

"Now 36, Jansen isn't the same pitcher who won the Trevor Hoffman Award as the best reliever in the National League in 2016 and 2017 with the (Los Angeles Dodgers). Still, Jansen has a wealth of big-game experience and will likely move into the top five all-time in saves this year, with the chance to pass Billy Wagner, John Franco, and Francisco Rodríguez in 2024."

Kelly compiled a list of the most likely players to be traded and mentioned Jansen. This isn't surprising because he's been mentioned in trade rumors on multiple occasions over the last few weeks. 

Jansen still is with Boston but this likely won't be the case for much longer.