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Injury Finger
Est. Return 2/1/2024
2023 Stats
AVG
.228
HR
17
RBI
53
R
38
SB
0
Rest-of-Season Projections
2023 Fantasy Outlook
Jansen had two month-long stints on the injured list during 2022 due to an oblique strain and a broken finger, and he finished the regular season having played in 72 games. He started behind the plate Opening Day but didn't appear to have much job security with Alejandro Kirk and Gabriel Moreno also in the mix for playing time, but Jansen produced an .855 OPS with 15 home runs and 44 RBI, and he also improved his strikeout rate nearly four percentage points. He now has a .253 ISO over the past two years, which covers a stretch of 142 contests. Kirk also delivered a strong offensive campaign with a .285/.372/.415 slash line in 139 contests while splitting time between catcher and designated hitter. Jansen's availability is somewhat of a question mark since he's missed significant time each of the past two seasons, but when available he's hit with power. The Blue Jays sent Moreno to the Diamondbacks, though the major return piece, Daulton Varsho, can also play catcher. Still, Kirk and Jansen should be Toronto's primary options behind the plate in 2023, with Jansen likely to fill the shorter side of the timeshare. Read Past Outlooks
Cleared for mobility work
Jansen (finger) was cleared Thursday to begin mobility exercises with his surgically repaired right hand, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.
ANALYSIS
Jansen fractured his right middle finger when he was struck by a foul ball Sept. 1 in Colorado. There is no official timetable yet for his return to the Blue Jays' active roster, but the 28-year-old catcher has expressed optimism about being available for a potential postseason run. Alejandro Kirk continues to draw the majority of starts behind the plate in Jansen's absence.
Jansen fractured his right middle finger when he was struck by a foul ball Sept. 1 in Colorado. There is no official timetable yet for his return to the Blue Jays' active roster, but the 28-year-old catcher has expressed optimism about being available for a potential postseason run. Alejandro Kirk continues to draw the majority of starts behind the plate in Jansen's absence.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2021
+13%
OPS vs RHP
2023
+1%
OPS vs LHP
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2021vs Left | .738 | 221 | 13 | 33 | .194 | ||||
| Since 2021vs Right | .831 | 533 | 30 | 92 | .254 | ||||
| 2023vs Left | .792 | 86 | 7 | 20 | .205 | ||||
| 2023vs Right | .783 | 215 | 10 | 33 | .237 | ||||
| 2022vs Left | .826 | 67 | 3 | 7 | .226 | ||||
| 2022vs Right | .863 | 181 | 12 | 37 | .272 | ||||
| 2021vs Left | .583 | 68 | 3 | 6 | .150 | ||||
| 2021vs Right | .864 | 137 | 8 | 22 | .258 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2021
+9%
OPS at Home
2023
+12%
OPS at Home
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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| Since 2021Home | .839 | 360 | 20 | 54 | .250 | ||||
| Since 2021Away | .773 | 394 | 23 | 71 | .225 | ||||
| 2023Home | .833 | 142 | 8 | 26 | .244 | ||||
| 2023Away | .745 | 159 | 9 | 27 | .214 | ||||
| 2022Home | .829 | 132 | 7 | 17 | .252 | ||||
| 2022Away | .885 | 116 | 8 | 27 | .270 | ||||
| 2021Home | .864 | 86 | 5 | 11 | .256 | ||||
| 2021Away | .704 | 119 | 6 | 17 | .198 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Danny Jansen compare to other hitters?
This section compares his stats with all batting seasons from the previous three seasons (minimum 400 plate appearances)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
BB/K
0.37BB Rate
7.6%K Rate
20.6%BABIP
.233ISO
.246AVG
.228OBP
.312SLG
.474OPS
.786wOBA
.343Exit Velocity
88.3 mphHard Hit Rate
35.0%Barrels/PA
7.3%Expected BA
.219Expected SLG
.421Sprint Speed
22.0 ft/secGround Ball %
34.0%Line Drive %
13.6%Fly Ball %
52.4%Prospect Rankings History
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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It seemed like the Jays were destined to make a move at catcher, as Jansen, Alejandro Kirk and prospect Gabriel Moreno all seemed like candidates for playing time in 2022. However, Kirk may be a designated hitter, at least early in the year and Moreno won't be rushed to the majors, so Jansen still retains value even in a crowded situation. He hit .316/.373/.750 with eight home runs in 83 plate appearances from July on after missing time with an injury. Jansen's glove is good enough to keep him in the lineup over half the time, but if the improved offensive output from the end of last season carries over, he could be an excellent fantasy value, especially in two-catcher leagues.
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Undergoes surgery
Jansen underwent surgery Thursday to insert a pin into his fractured right middle finger, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.
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Will visit specialist
Jansen (finger) will visit a hand specialist Wednesday in Pennsylvania, after which the Blue Jays hope to have a clearer timetable for the catcher, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.
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Placed on IL
The Blue Jays placed Jansen on the 10-day injured list Saturday with a fractured right middle finger.
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Suffers broken finger
Jansen suffered a fractured right middle finger when struck by a foul ball in the sixth inning of Friday's win at Colorado, ESPN reports.
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Resting Wednesday
Jansen is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Nationals.
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