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KENLEY JANSEN
KENLEY JANSEN #74 - PITCHER - DETROIT TIGERS
1-4  W-L  •
1.20  WHIP  •
4.99  ERA 
#74 - PITCHER - DETROIT TIGERS
1-4 W-L
1.20 WHIP
4.99 ERA
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Secures third save Jansen worked around a hit to toss a scoreless inning of relief and earn the save in Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Royals.
Impact After securing just one save through the first 13 games of the season, Jansen now has two in Detroit's last four contests. The lack of opportunities overall has limited the veteran to only 3.2 innings so far out of the bullpen, though he's looked sharp in the small sample with a 2.45 ERA, 0.82 WHIP and six strikeouts. The Tigers figure to pick up the pace, and Jansen would stand to benefit as the team's unquestioned closer.
APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Longtime closer Craig Kimbrel pitches for 10th major league team, making New York Mets debut

Nine-time All-Star reliever Craig Kimbrel joined his 10th major league team, making his New York Mets debut by tossing a scoreless seventh inning in an 11-6 loss to the Athletics
APRIL 11 • Associated Press
Collects second save Jansen struck out one in a perfect ninth inning Friday to record his second save of the season in a 2-0 win over the Marlins.
Impact The veteran closer continued a solid start to his Detroit tenure. Friday's appearance marked the first time this season that Jansen actually relied on his defense for outs, and through 2.2 innings he's posted a 3.38 ERA, 0.75 WHIP and 6:1 K:BB while converting two of three save chances.
APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE
With save No. 478, Jansen ties Hall of Famer Smith for 3rd all time DETROIT -- From the day Kenley Jansen signed, the 38-year-old closer said milestones and the saves record weren’t the motivation for him. He...
APRIL 11 • MLB.COM

Tigers' Jansen records 478th career save, moves into 3rd in MLB history in win over Marlins

Detroit’s Kenley Jansen put Miami down in order in the ninth inning and moved into a tie for third in MLB history with his 478th save, Javier Baez homered and the Detroit Tigers be...
APRIL 11 • Associated Press
Blows save Tuesday Jansen blew the save in Tuesday's 7-5 loss to the Diamondbacks, allowing a run on a hit while striking out one in one-third of an inning.
Impact The veteran right-hander was called upon to preserve the Tigers' one-run lead with runners on the corners and two outs in the eighth inning, but he instead served up a three-run homer to rookie Jose Fernandez. Jansen punched out the next batter he faced to end the frame, but the damage was done. The 38-year-old is now 1-for-2 in save chances to begin the year, and Tuesday's outing isn't likely to affect his job security as Detroit's closer, barring additional struggles.
APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE
How Kenley Jansen, with eyes on the long run, keeps everyone off balance SAN DIEGO -- Watch Kenley Jansen hesitate in the middle of his delivery, his front leg dangling above the mound, and it’s easy to get the se...
MARCH 29 • MLB.COM
Tigers have big Justin Verlander, Kenley Jansen questions for 2026 season | Sporting News These two longtime MLB veterans are the biggest question marks for the Tigers.
MARCH 28 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Strikes out side for save Jansen struck out three batters in a perfect inning to earn the save in Friday's 5-2 win over the Padres.
Impact The Tigers earned the lead with an eighth-inning rally, and Jansen did his job in the ninth, throwing 10 of 11 pitches for strikes. Jansen did well on a bad Angels team last year, racking up 29 saves while pitching to a 2.59 ERA, 0.95 WHIP and 57:19 K:BB over 59 innings. Jansen doesn't have the elite strikeout numbers he used to, but he's still capable of closing, and he should get plenty of opportunities with a Detroit team that will challenge for the top spot in the AL Central. Will Vest and Kyle Finnegan are veteran options to step into the ninth inning if necessary, but Jansen figures to get the majority of the save chances as long as his performance is good.
MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE

Tigers rookie Kevin McGonigle hits tiebreaking, 2-run single in 5-2 win against Padres

Rookie Kevin McGonigle hit a tiebreaking, two-run single with the bases loaded and two outs in the eighth inning to continue his dazzling start and lead the Detroit Tigers to a 5-2...
MARCH 28 • Associated Press
Cade Smith Tops American League Central Fantasy Baseball Closer Options in 2026 Breaking down the 2026 fantasy baseball AL Central bullpen outlook, including closer battles featuring Cade Smith, Kenley Jansen, and Carlos...
MARCH 13 • SI.COM
AJ Hinch's praise for Tyler Holton suggests Tigers won't fully abandon pitching chaos The Detroit Tigers beefed up their bullpen with the addition of Kenley Jansen this offseason, but their first full-squad meeting on Sunday d...
FEBRUARY 19 • MOTORCITYBENGALS.COM

What’s Next: Tigers Make Splash With Framber Valdez As Tarik Skubal Decision Looms

By signing Framber Valdez, the Tigers have one of MLB's best pitching duos as long as Tarik Skubal remains in Detroit.
FEBRUARY 5 • FOX SPORTS
What’s Next: Tigers Make Splash With Framber Valdez As Tarik Skubal Decision Looms
Named favorite to close by manager Tigers manager A.J. Hinch indicated Wednesday on the Tiger Territory podcast that Jansen will open the season as the team's favorite to serve as closer.
Impact Speaking about his high-leverage relief options, Hinch said, "I think they're all going to get saves," before adding that "I think we can pretty much guess how it's gonna go given that one of them has a historic number of saves." The latter comment was in reference to Jansen, who is 24 saves away from 500 for his career. It doesn't mean the 38-year-old will finish the 2026 season as the Tigers' closer, but it's a safe bet Jansen will open the year as Hinch's first choice to handle save opportunities. Will Vest and/or Kyle Finnegan would be next-in-line if Jansen slips up. Jansen's strikeout rate dipped to a career-low 24.4 percent in 2025 with the Angels, but he remained effective, posting a 2.59 ERA and 0.95 WHIP while notching 29 saves.
FEBRUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE
Tigers fans will love Kenley Jansen's response to closer role not being promised Kenley Jansen is 24 saves away from one of the rarest milestones in baseball history –– and somehow, that’s not the headline. It should be –...
JANUARY 10 • MOTORCITYBENGALS.COM
All-Time Dodgers Quarter-Century Team: No. 7, Kenley Jansen DodgerBlue.com is ranking the all-time Los Angeles Dodgers quarter-century team, with Kenley Jansen at No. 7.
JANUARY 8 • DODGERBLUE.COM
Tigers need to better leverage the AJ Hinch effect after Kenley Jansen's comments Kenley Jansen didn’t just sign with the Detroit Tigers this offseason — he testified. When asked why he chose to sign in Detroit, Jansen did...
DECEMBER 26, 2025 • MOTORCITYBENGALS.COM
Tigers overcomplicating closer decision shows they haven't learned their lesson Scott Harris's refusal to name Kenley Jansen as the Tigers' closer makes it clear that the club hasn't learned its lesson from last year's b...
DECEMBER 23, 2025 • MOTORCITYBENGALS.COM
Scott Harris gives Tigers fans even more of a reason to love Kenley Jansen signing Scott Harris's comments on what the Detroit Tigers saw in Kenley Jansen's performance last season should have fans going wild with excitemen...
DECEMBER 22, 2025 • MOTORCITYBENGALS.COM
Detroit beat writer gives Tigers fans fair warning of red flags with Kenley Jansen Signing veteran closer Kenley Jansen in free agency represents a familiar gamble for Detroit Tigers fans.
DECEMBER 19, 2025 • MOTORCITYBENGALS.COM
Tigers undecided on Kenley Jansen's $11 million bullpen role | Sporting News Jansen is 24 saves from 500.
DECEMBER 18, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Deadspin | Tigers sign closer Kenley Jansen to one-year, $11M deal Deadspin | Tigers sign closer Kenley Jansen to one-year, $11M deal
DECEMBER 17, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM
Tigers reveal Kenley Jansen contract details and it's a massive win for Detroit Now that the details of Kenley Jansen's contract are out, it’s even clearer that this is an absolute win for the Tigers.
DECEMBER 17, 2025 • MOTORCITYBENGALS.COM
POBO won't commit to closer Tigers president of baseball operations Scott Harris stopped short of naming Jansen the team's closer Wednesday, saying that there are "at least three or four closer types" on the...
Impact Jansen is 24 saves shy of 500 for his career and has been adamant about reaching that milestone, but it seems he was not promised the closer role in Detroit when he agreed to a one-year, $11 million contract. Harris said that who closes for the Tigers will be up to manager A.J. Hinch. While Jansen remains the favorite to see the bulk of the save opportunities, Kyle Finnegan and Will Vest could be in the mix, as well.
DECEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Detroit Tigers, closer Kenley Jansen finalize $11 million, 1-year contract with 2026 club option

Closer Kenley Jansen and the Detroit Tigers have finalized an $11 million, one-year contract that includes a club option for 2026
DECEMBER 17, 2025 • Associated Press
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