Danny Jansen

Danny Jansen has agreed to a one-year, $8.5 million deal with the Tampa Bay Rays, pending a physical. The deal includes a mutual option for a second season.

Fantasy Impact

It is reported that Jansen had multi-year offers on the table, but chose to bet on himself in a one-year deal. He should get that opportunity as the everyday starting catcher for the Rays in 2025.

Danny Jansen is back in the lineup for the Boston Red Sox against the New York Yankees Saturday.

Fantasy Impact

Jansen returns after sitting out for rest purposes Friday night, starting behind the plate at catcher and batting eighth against the Yankees for manager Alex Cora Saturday.

Danny Jansen went 1-for-2 with a solo home run and a walk in the Red Sox's 2-1 loss to the Yankees.

Fantasy Impact

Despite the team's defeat, Jansen managed to contribute by sending one over the fence, marking his ninth homer of the season. This performance slightly lifts his rather modest .211 batting average and adds a bit to his RBI total, now standing at 24. While Jansen's power numbers are decent for a catcher, his overall offensive production has been lackluster this season, as evidenced by his subpar wOBA of .299. Fantasy managers should continue to view Jansen as a secondary option, primarily valuable in deeper leagues or two-catcher formats where power from the catcher spot can be scarce.

Danny Jansen is in the starting lineup for Boston Thursday.

Fantasy Impact

Jansen will start behind the plate and bat eighth against the Yankees. He is hitting .208, with eight home runs, and 23 RBI this season.

Danny Jansen is out of the starting lineup for the Red Sox Tuesday.

Fantasy Impact

Jansen will head to the bench for a day of rest Tuesday. Connor Wong will start behind the plate and bat sixth against the Orioles.