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Tigers Reach One-Year Deal With Closer Kenley Jansen, Pending Physical

The 38-year-old brings 476 career saves to a bullpen seeking late-inning stability.

Overview

  • Multiple outlets report the agreement includes a 2027 club option and has not yet been announced by the team.
  • MLive, citing USA Today, reports Jansen is set to earn $11 million in 2026.
  • Jansen logged a 2.59 ERA, 29 saves and a 0.95 WHIP over 62 appearances for the Angels in 2025.
  • MLB.com highlights a career-low 24.4% strikeout rate and elevated hard-hit and exit-velocity metrics, with xERA and FIP above his ERA.
  • He joins re-signed setup option Kyle Finnegan as Detroit reshapes its late-inning mix, with a 40-man roster move expected once deals are finalized and Jansen three saves from third on the all-time list.