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Jansen in 'good frame of mind' after irregular heartbeat scare

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Los Angeles Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen is doing well after experiencing heart issues during a recent game against the Colorado Rockies.

The 30-year-old right-hander, who has dealt with an irregular heartbeat before and underwent surgery in 2012, felt something wasn't right on Thursday and the team sent him back to Los Angeles for examinations.

"It is a pre-existing condition," Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman said, according to The Associated Press. "The fact that he has experienced it before, we were able to catch it much earlier than he did in 2011 and 2012, which I think is real positive. He was able to catch it on the front end."

While Friedman said Jansen is making progress, he added there's no timeline for a return, despite a report the three-time All-Star could miss about a month.

"When we get to Monday, we will start thinking about the baseball part," Friedman said. "Doing what he can do, what he's able to do. We have 2011, 2012 to look back at. He kept his arm going, stayed in shape during the time he was down."

"All in all it is (as) encouraging as it could be. He's in a real good frame of mind. We will hold down the fort for him and will be ready to receive him when he's ready."

Jansen, who is tied for the 2018 NL saves lead with 32, has amassed 262 career saves during his nine-year career, all with the Dodgers.

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