Kenley Jansen - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Nails down 16th save Jansen struck out two in a clean ninth inning to notch the save Monday against the Pirates.

Impact Jansen made quick work of the Pittsburgh bats, dropping seven of his eight pitches into the strike zone Monday. The veteran right-hander is eight saves away from joining the prestigious 500-save club, so he's firmly within striking distance to accomplish that feat in 2026 if he stays healthy the rest of the way. Jansen, who last blew a save May 24 in Baltimore, has a 3.74 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 39:20 K:BB with 16 saves (20 chances) over 33.2 innings.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

McGonigle homers as Tigers beat Pirates 8-5 and move into a tie for the last AL wild-card spot

Kevin McGonigle hit a two-run homer, and the Detroit Tigers held off the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-5 on Monday night and moved into a three-way tie for the final AL wild-card spot

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Up to 15 saves Jansen delivered a perfect ninth inning Thursday to earn the save in a 3-0 win over the Guardians.

Impact It was encouraging to see Jansen turn in a clean inning Thursday, after he had given up a run in two of his last three appearances. The veteran closer has now converted 15 of his 19 save chances this season, posting a 3.86 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 37:20 K:BB across 32.2 innings.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Kenley Jansen's message to the AL Central should fuel Tigers through this week The Tigers got an injection of life from Kenley Jansen during this crucial AL Central week.

5 DAYS AGO • MOTORCITYBENGALS.COM

Montero, Tigers shut out Guardians without a strikeout, a first in MLB since 2014

Keider Montero pitched three-hit ball into the seventh inning and the Detroit Tigers blanked the Cleveland Guardians 3-0 despite failing to record a strikeout

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Riley Greene injury scare, Kenley Jansen tightrope can't keep Tigers down as surge continues vs Guardians The Tigers increased their lead over the division rival Guardians with a rollercoaster win on Tuesday.

6 DAYS AGO • MOTORCITYBENGALS.COM

Guardians can't halt skid as RISP woes crop up once again DETROIT -- The stage was set for the Guardians to make a dramatic and much-needed comeback in the ninth inning on Tuesday. After Cleveland c...

6 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Allows run but secures 14th save Jansen allowed a run on a hit and two walks across an inning of relief but managed to secure the save in Tuesday's 6-4 victory over the Guardians.

Impact Jansen got the top of the ninth inning staked to a 6-3 lead and it was a struggle for Detroit's closer, as he needed 29 pitches to retire three batters. The subpar outing was still enough for the veteran reliever to record his 14th save of the season, and he's been mostly good lately with a 2.00 ERA and 14 strikeouts across 10 innings in his last 10 appearances. Jansen has no real competition for the closer role at the moment, which gives him fantasy value even though he's not the same dominant force he was earlier in his career.

AUGUST 12 • ROTOWIRE

McGonigle drives in three to lead Tigers past Guardians 6-4

Kevin McGonigle drove in three runs, Drew Anderson tossed four innings of one-run ball in his fourth start of the year, and the Detroit Tigers beat the Cleveland Guardians 6-4

AUGUST 12 • Associated Press

Strikes out three, earns win Sunday Jansen (3-4) struck out the side in a clean inning of relief and earned the win in Sunday's 3-1, 10-inning victory over the Giants.

Impact Jansen worked the top of the ninth inning and needed 15 pitches to tally three strikeouts and keep the game tied 1-1. The veteran reliever then earned the win when Detroit scored twice in the top of the 10th. Jansen has been sharp lately with a 0.90 ERA and 14 strikeouts across 10 innings of work in his last 10 appearances. Overall, he's sitting with a 3.82 ERA and leads the Tigers with 13 saves in 17 changes this season.

AUGUST 9 • ROTOWIRE

Lee's pinch-hit single in 10th sends Tigers past Giants 3-1 after Melton and Webb duel on mound

Hao-Yu Lee drove in the go-ahead run in the 10th inning with a pinch-hit single and the Detroit Tigers beat the San Francisco Giants 3-1 in the rubber game of their series

AUGUST 9 • Associated Press

2026 MLB Trade Deadline Winners and Losers: Which Teams Fared The Best?

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AUGUST 4 • FOX SPORTS

2026 MLB Trade Deadline Winners and Losers: Which Teams Fared The Best?

Benches clear at end of Tigers-A's game over bunt single Tempers flared after the final out of the Tigers’ 8-6 win over the A’s in West Sacramento on Saturday night. After Detroit closer Kenley Jan...

AUGUST 2 • MLB.COM

Allows run, converts 13th save Jansen allowed one run on two hits and struck out two over one inning to earn the save in Saturday's 8-6 win over the Athletics.

Impact Jansen posted an 8.1-inning scoreless streak in July, but it came to an end in his first appearance of August. He had a three-run cushion when he entered the game, and he was able to hold on for his 13th save of the campaign. The veteran closer has a 3.94 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 34:18 K:BB through 29.2 innings while converting 13 of 17 save chances.

AUGUST 2 • ROTOWIRE

Max Clark hits his first career homer to lead the Tigers past the A's 8-6

Max Clark homered on his second night in the big leagues and the Detroit Tigers beat the Athletics 8-6 on Saturday night before trading star pitcher Tarik Skubal to the Los Angeles...

AUGUST 2 • Associated Press

Kenley Jansen just strengthened his case to be part of a Dodgers trade for Tarik Skubal The Los Angeles Dodgers are connected to every top MLB trade deadline asset. That's just how rumors work. Andrew Friedman, who is the head o...

JULY 30 • DODGERSWAY.COM

Nails down 12th save Jansen struck out one in a perfect ninth inning Friday to record his 12th save of the season in a 2-1 win over the Royals.

Impact The veteran closer needed only eight pitches (seven strikes) to get the job done. Jansen has a pristine 0.00 ERA in July over 7.1 innings, allowing just three hits with an 8:6 K:BB while converting all three of his save chances. If the Tigers decide to be buyers and not sellers at the trade deadline, bullpen help will likely be at the top of the shopping list, but Jansen's spot as closer seems relatively secure.

JULY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Skubal strikes out 12 in possible home finale as Tigers beat Royals 2-1

Tarik Skubal had a season-high 12 strikeouts and allowed one run in 7 1/3 innings in what could have been his last home start for Detroit, helping the Tigers to a 2-1 victory over...

JULY 25 • Associated Press

Extends scoreless streak Wednesday Jansen tossed a clean inning of relief in Wednesday's 5-1 win over the Cubs. He walked one and struck out one.

Impact Jansen was used in the ninth inning to close things out for the Tigers, though it wasn't a save situation due to the four-run lead. The veteran has righted the ship after a rough patch in May and June, as he's now logged seven straight scoreless appearances, during which time he's recorded a win and two saves. Overall, Jansen has a 4.05 ERA, 11 saves and 30 strikeouts across 26.2 innings this season.

JULY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Montero and relievers combine on a 4-hitter, Lee hits a 3-run HR and the Tigers beat the Cubs 5-1

Keider Montero and four relievers combined on a four-hitter, Hao-Yu Lee hit a three-run homer and the Detroit Tigers beat the Chicago Cubs 5-1 on Wednesday night

JULY 23 • Associated Press

Kenley Jansen's gritty inning vs Cubs reminds Tigers fans why he's Hall of Fame-bound Kenley Jansen's incredible inning against the Cubs might be the start of a Tigers redemption arc.

JULY 21 • MOTORCITYBENGALS.COM

Key takeaways: Tigers 8, Cubs 6 CHICAGO -- With the Wrigley Field crowd on its feet and roaring, the Cubs were poised for a dramatic walk-off win on Monday night. The North...

JULY 21 • MLB.COM

Torkelson and Dingler help the Tigers beat the Cubs 8-6 in 10 innings

Spencer Torkelson hit a two-run single in Detroit’s three-run 10th inning, and the Tigers topped the Chicago Cubs for a wild 8-6 victory

JULY 21 • Associated Press

Valencia homers in 1st career plate appearance in the Tigers' 4-1 victory over the A's

Eduardo Valencia became the 10th Detroit player to homer in his first career plate appearance, Framber Valdez pitched seven innings and the Tigers beat the Athletics 4-1 on Thursda...

JULY 10 • Associated Press

Secures 11th save Thursday Jansen worked around a hit and a walk to secure the save in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Athletics. He struck out one.

Impact Jansen wasn't his sharpest as he allowed a few baserunners and needed 19 pitches to get through the ninth inning, but he still managed to lock down his 11th save in 15 chances this season. The veteran hasn't been his typical dominant self with a 4.76 ERA across 22.2 innings, which is up from 2.59 last year and his career ERA of 2.62. Despite some struggles, Jansen seems locked in as Detroit's closer, and his impressive MLB track record suggests he could pitch better as the season rolls along.

JULY 10 • ROTOWIRE

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