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Red Sox's Kenley Jansen Wants MLB to Change Pitch Clock Rule Due to Pitcher Injuries

Count Boston Red Sox closer Kenley Jansen among those who are concerned the pitch clock rules in Major League Baseball are leading to more injuries for pitchers.

"We got to sit here and be honest with ourself," Jansen said Monday when he appeared on Audacy's Baseball Isn't Boring podcast. "If you're going to be on a torque every time less than 15 seconds, what do you think is going to happen? Pitchers can not step off and catch their breath and take a deep breath.

"You're not giving your body a chance to recover.