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White Sox host the Tigers, aim to extend home win streak

The Chicago White Sox host the Detroit Tigers looking to continue a three-game home winning streak

8 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Tigers pitcher Casey Mize goes on injured list due to right adductor strain

Detroit Tigers pitcher Casey Mize is on the 15-day injured list with right adductor inflammation

17 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Tigers visit the White Sox to start 3-game series

The Chicago White Sox host the Detroit Tigers to start a three-game series

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Deadspin | Tigers place closer Kenley Jansen on 15-day IL Deadspin | Tigers place closer Kenley Jansen on 15-day IL

1 DAY AGO • DEADSPIN.COM

Jansen (pelvic inflammation) to IL after exiting outing DETROIT – The Tigers’ injury woes continued Thursday afternoon, when they placed closer Kenley Jansen on the 15-day injured list with pelvic...

1 DAY AGO • MLB.COM

Tigers place closer Kenley Jansen on the 15-day injured list with pelvic inflammation

The Detroit Tigers have placed closer Kenley Jansen on the 15-day injured list with pelvic inflammation

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

What happened to Kenley Jansen? Why Tigers placed closer on injured list | Sporting News This is a tough blow for the Tigers bullpen.

1 DAY AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Lands on IL The Tigers placed Jansen on the 15-day injured list Thursday with pelvic inflammation.

Impact Jansen underwent an MRI after exiting his appearance Wednesday with right groin tightness, and although he hasn't been diagnosed with a strain, the Tigers will send him to the injured list anyway to give him time to recover. Will Vest and Kyle Finnegan are the leading candidates to close games for Detroit while Jansen is sidelined, and Drew Sommers will come up from Triple-A Toledo to round out the big-league bullpen.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Undergoes MRI on injured groin Jansen is awaiting results of an MRI on his right groin, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Impact Jansen had to exit an appearance Wednesday against the Angels after his groin tightened up on him. Any sort of strain will likely lead to a stint on the injured list, but more on Jansen's status will be available soon. If Jansen is forced to miss time, the Tigers could turn to Will Vest and/or Kyle Finnegan to fill their closer role.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Tigers' misery compounds after Casey Mize, Kenley Jansen injuries expose major problem The Tigers' constant pitching injuries reflect poorly on their development of pitchers.

2 DAYS AGO • MOTORCITYBENGALS.COM

Tigers and Angels meet with series tied 1-1

The Detroit Tigers and Los Angeles Angels meet on Thursday with the winner claiming the three-game series

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Tigers lose pitchers Casey Mize and Kenley Jansen to right groin injuries in same game

Detroit Tigers pitchers Casey Mize and Kenley Jansen both left Wednesday night against the Los Angeles Angels because of right groin injuries

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Torkelson HRs, 5 pitchers combine for 2-hitter as Tigers beat Angels 4-0 to snap 7-game home skid

Spencer Torkelson homered, doubled twice and drove in three runs, and five Detroit pitchers combined for a two-hitter as the Tigers snapped a season-worst seven-game home skid with...

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Exits with injury Jansen was removed from Wednesday's game against the Angels with an apparent injury, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.

Impact Jansen stayed in the game following an initial mound visit from a trainer, but he was later pulled after walking Mike Trout on four pitches. It's unclear exactly what was bothering Jansen on the mound, but more information about his health may come out after the game.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Tigers end home losing streak but also lose Mize, Jansen DETROIT – The Tigers ended their seven-game home losing streak, but it might have come at a price. Casey Mize struck out six Angels over fou...

2 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Dingler's homer leads Tigers over Orioles 4-1 for doubleheader split, stopping 8-game losing streak

Dillon Dingler hit a two-run homer in the first inning, Troy Melton and two relievers combined on a three-hitter and the Detroit Tigers stopped an eight-game losing streak by beati...

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Hurter placed on IL in latest blow to Tigers' taxed pitching staff BALTIMORE -- On a day when closer Kenley Jansen gave up his third walk-off home run of the year, the rest of the Tigers relief corps continu...

5 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Cowser's 3-run homer with 2 outs in 9th gives Orioles 5-3 win, deals Tigers 8th straight loss

Colton Cowser hit a three-run homer off Kenley Jansen with two outs in the ninth inning, and the Baltimore Orioles beat Detroit 5-3 in a day-night doubleheader opener that extended...

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Blows another save Sunday Jansen (1-3) allowed three runs on a hit and two walks across an inning of work to blow the save and take the loss in the first game of Sunday's doubleheader against the Orioles.

Impact With Baltimore mounting a rally in the bottom of the eighth inning, Jansen was called on with two outs to face Pete Alonso. The veteran reliever got the slugger out on three pitches, but he had a much harder time when he came back out for the ninth. Jansen walked two batters before allowing a walkoff, three-run home run to Colton Cowser in a 5-3 loss. The setback was Jansen's fourth blown save already in 11 opportunities this year, and it raised his ERA from 3.38 to 5.02. Jansen is third all time and leads all active players with 483 career saves, but with Kyle Finnegan pitching much better out of Detroit's bullpen at the moment, the Tigers could consider a change in the closer role.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Did Tigers just signal that Kenley Jansen lost the closer job in loss to Guardians? Despite being used in the eighth inning of the Detroit Tigers' loss to the Cleveland Guardians on Wednesday, it seems Kenley Jansen is still...

MAY 22 • MOTORCITYBENGALS.COM

Records first 2026 win Friday Jansen (1-2) pitched a scoreless ninth inning with two strikeouts and earned the win in Friday's 3-2 victory over the Blue Jays,

Impact Jansen was effective in the top of the ninth inning for the Tigers and then earned the win when the team scored in the bottom of the frame. After a few rough outings at the end of April, the veteran reliever has now strung together four straight scoreless appearances with eight strikeouts to begin May. Jansen appears to be reestablishing himself as a reliable end-game option in Detroit.

MAY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Torkelson's 2-out single in ninth lifts Tigers to 3-2 victory over Blue Jays

Spencer Torkelson drove in the winning run with an RBI single with two outs in the ninth inning and the Detroit Tigers snapped a three-game losing streak by edging the Toronto Blue...

MAY 16 • Associated Press

Secures seventh save Jansen picked up the save in Sunday's 6-3 win over the Royals. He allowed no hits or walks while striking out two over a perfect inning.

Impact Jansen entered with a three-run cushion and made quick work of the Royals, retiring the side in order to secure his seventh save of the season. Sunday marked the 38-year-old's first save since April 22, his first multi-strikeout outing since March 27 and just his second appearance of May. Overall, the right-hander has been up and down in 2026, posting a 4.82 ERA and 1.39 WHIP with a 12:5 K:BB across 9.1 innings.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Workman lives up to middle name with 1st career tater as Tigers top Royals 6-3 to stop 5-game skid

Gage Workman came off the bench and hit his first major league homer, a two-run shot that sent the Detroit Tigers past the Kansas City Royals 6-3 to snap a five-game losing streak

MAY 11 • Associated Press

Could have pitched Sunday Jansen (groin/abdomen) would have pitched, if needed, in Sunday's 7-1 win over the Rangers, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Impact Jansen had been dealing with some right groin/abdomen tightness since Wednesday, but manager AJ Hinch explained that right-hander would've pitched had the score been close in Sunday's series finale with Texas. The 38-year-old appears to be healthy heading into Monday's series opener with the Red Sox, and Jansen will look to get back on track against one of his former squads. He's surrendered four runs on three hits, including two home runs, and walk while striking out one over two-thirds of an inning in his last two appearances, both of which were blown saves.

MAY 4 • ROTOWIRE

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White Sox host the Tigers, aim to extend home win streak

Tigers pitcher Casey Mize goes on injured list due to right adductor strain

Tigers visit the White Sox to start 3-game series

Tigers place closer Kenley Jansen on the 15-day injured list with pelvic inflammation

Tigers and Angels meet with series tied 1-1

Tigers lose pitchers Casey Mize and Kenley Jansen to right groin injuries in same game

Torkelson HRs, 5 pitchers combine for 2-hitter as Tigers beat Angels 4-0 to snap 7-game home skid

Dingler's homer leads Tigers over Orioles 4-1 for doubleheader split, stopping 8-game losing streak

Cowser's 3-run homer with 2 outs in 9th gives Orioles 5-3 win, deals Tigers 8th straight loss

Torkelson's 2-out single in ninth lifts Tigers to 3-2 victory over Blue Jays

Workman lives up to middle name with 1st career tater as Tigers top Royals 6-3 to stop 5-game skid