Can the Dodgers Trust Kenley Jansen’s Closing Abilities?

In the weeks leading up to the 2019 trade deadline, many fans of the Dodgers were certain that management would find a way to snag one or more relievers to bolster what has been a mediocre relief crew this season.

Ideally, many of us around these parts were hoping for a proven arm who could settle into the eighth-inning role and perhaps slide in as closer when Kenley Jansen was unavailable or otherwise performing poorly.

For certain, all eyes were on flame-throwing southpaw Felipe Vazquez, but since Neal Huntington and the Pirates decided not to part with their stud reliever, the next best option seemed to be Shane Greene, who at the time, had a sparkling 1.18 ERA and a 0.87 WHIP with the…