MLB fans shocked by Kenley Jansen's sudden increase in pitching velocity: "P*ss test ASAP"

Boston Red Sox's veteran pitcher, Kenley Jansen, achieved a significant milestone in his career on Wednesday, as he recorded his 400th career save in the team's 5-2 win over the Atlanta Braves. This feat has placed him among the elite group of just seven players in the history of the MLB to reach such a high number of saves, a remarkable accomplishment.

Kenley Jansen started his MLB career with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2010 where he played for twelve seasons, winning a World Series title and earning three All-Star appearances. He then played for the Atlanta Braves for a year before joining the Red Sox in December 2022 on a two-year contract. Many had written off Jansen as past his prime until he began throwing 99 mph pitches for the Red Sox this season.

In Wednesday's game, Jansen faced four batters to earn his ninth save out of ten chances on the night, capping off an impressive performance for the pitcher from Curacao. However, his sudden increase in pitching velocity has raised many eyebrows across the MLB. It is uncommon for a 35-year-old pitcher to suddenly exhibit such a drastic improvement in output. Following his milestone achievement, which garnered much attention, questions are being raised regarding the reason behind it, with many suspecting the use of PEDs.

Fans have taken to social media to express their skepticism about the unlikely change in Jansen's performance.

Kenley Jansen joins the 400 saves club after victory against the Braves

Veteran pitcher Kenley Jansen became the seventh player in the history of the MLB to record 400 saves in his career. The last reliever to achieve the feat was Detroit's Francisco Rodríguez in 2016. Jansen expressed his delight at being able to mark the achievement against his favorite team from childhood and in Boston Red Sox colours. While it is likely that all the achievement will be scrutinized by the authorities, Jansen can enjoy his incredible achievement worthy of greatness.

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Nishant Borooah is a journalist who has been reporting on baseball at Sportskeeda since 2023 and has a degree in Media Studies and Journalism.

Nishant is currently pursuing a diploma in Sports Marketing, and his interest in baseball was piqued early on by his father, who fell in love with baseball as a student in the US. His father used to regale him with stories about America's favorite pastime and they have left an impression on him.

Currently residing in Toronto, Nishant is a Blue Jays fan. revering Ichiro Suzuki growing up, Nishant remains in awe of the Japanese legend's longevity and sheer passion for the game. Suzuki's return to the Seattle Mariners in 2018 remains one of Nishant's favorite MLB moments.

One of Nishant's strengths is that he always covers the technical side of the story, and he is also particular about historical context to ensure articles are informative and easy to follow.

Besides being a writer, Nishant is also a soccer coach who has worked with several clubs in India like Shillong Lajong FC and RoundGlass Punjab FC.

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