Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Kenley Jansen is speaking out against the slick baseballs used in the recent series finale against the Los Angeles Angels. Jansen criticized the challenges of throwing poorly rubbed baseballs in cold, windy conditions, expressing frustration with the quality of the game balls.

Jansen, who picked up his 424th career save in the game, noted that bullpen balls are often better than game balls, emphasizing the ongoing issue with baseball quality in the MLB. The four-time All-Star and 2020 World Series champion highlighted the difficulty of making adjustments with subpar baseballs.

In his second season with the Red Sox, Jansen appeared in 51 games in 2023 and recorded a 3.63 ERA. His comments add to the ongoing conversation about the quality of baseballs used in the league.

The Associated Press contributed to this report, providing insight into Jansen’s frustrations and the impact of poorly rubbed baseballs on players like him. Stay tuned to Insider Wales Sport for more updates on this developing story.