History of Danny Jansen in Timeline
Daniel Robert Jansen is an American professional baseball player. He plays the catcher position and is currently with the Boston Red Sox. Before joining the Red Sox, he played for the Toronto Blue Jays, where he made his Major League Baseball debut in 2018.
April 15, 1995: Birth of Danny Jansen
Danny Jansen was born on April 15, 1995.
2004: Family Hosted Adam Jones
In 2004, the Jansen family hosted Adam Jones, who was playing for the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers.
2013: Drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays
In 2013, Danny Jansen was drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays in the 16th round of the Major League Baseball draft.
2014: Promoted to the Rookie Advanced Bluefield Blue Jays
Danny Jansen was promoted to the Rookie Advanced Bluefield Blue Jays in 2014.
2015: Assigned to the Class-A Lansing Lugnuts
In 2015, Jansen was assigned to the Class-A Lansing Lugnuts.
January 12, 2016: Invitation to Major League Spring Training
On January 12, 2016, Danny Jansen was invited to Major League spring training.
November 20, 2017: Added to Toronto's 40-Man Roster
Danny Jansen was added to Toronto's 40-man roster on November 20, 2017.
August 12, 2018: Major League Debut and First Hit
Danny Jansen was promoted to the major leagues and made his debut on August 12, 2018, recording two singles in a game against the Kansas City Royals.
2018: Major League Debut with the Toronto Blue Jays
In 2018, Danny Jansen made his Major League Baseball debut with the Toronto Blue Jays.
2020: Multi-Home Run Game in AL Wild Card Series
During the 2020 AL Wild Card Series, Jansen became the second Blue Jays player in franchise history with a multi-home run game in the postseason.
2021: Splitting Playing Time and Injury
In 2021, Jansen split his playing time with Reese McGuire and spent time on the injured list with a right hamstring strain.
January 2022: Marriage to Alexis
Danny Jansen married his wife Alexis in January 2022. Rowdy Tellez officiated the wedding.
July 22, 2022: Record-Breaking Game Against the Red Sox
On July 22, 2022, Jansen contributed to the Blue Jays' record-setting 28-5 victory over the Boston Red Sox, hitting two home runs and achieving six RBIs.
October 2022: Birth of First Child
Danny Jansen and his wife Alexis welcomed their first child, a son, in October 2022.
2022: Injuries Sideline Jansen
Jansen's 2022 season was hampered by a left oblique injury and a fractured left pinky finger.
January 13, 2023: Signs Contract with the Blue Jays
Danny Jansen signed a one-year, $3.5 million contract with the Blue Jays on January 13, 2023, avoiding salary arbitration.
July 27, 2024: Traded to the Boston Red Sox
On July 27, 2024, Danny Jansen was traded to the Boston Red Sox.
2024: Avoids Arbitration with the Blue Jays
Jansen agreed to a one-year deal for $5.2 million with the Blue Jays for the 2024 season, avoiding arbitration.