Kenley Jansen moved closer to baseball history when he recorded the final out of the Detroit Tigers’ 6-2 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Friday. The four-pitch appearance gave Jansen his 19th save of 2026 and the 495th of his Major League career.
Tigers manager AJ Hinch has made one massive mistake that might cost his team a playoff spot in the American League when the season comes to an end in September.
Thursday's win moved the Tigers to 60-61 this season and put them in a tie with the Texas Rangers for the third AL wild-card spot.
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The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.
Detroit Tigers closer Kenley Jansen was placed on the injured list in late May due to pelvic inflammation. While trade rumors are dominating Tigers headlines right now, the team is dealing with multiple injury concerns.
Three closers just graduated to Secure. One more is on the doorstep. The boys of summer are taking over — and we've triple-checked every grade before ringing the final bell.
The Pirates had to play without their star rookie on May 28, as Konnor Griffin was unable to start and didn’t play. Additionally, the Tigers & Red Sox placed relievers on the injured list, and Kodai Senga & Josh Hader both pitched in rehab outings.
The Detroit Tigers placed four-time All-Star closer Kenley Jansen on the 15-day injured list Thursday with pelvic inflammation. Jansen, who worked through a right groin issue earlier in the season, exited Detroit's 4-0 win over the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday after nine pitches in the ninth inning.
The Tigers announced that right-hander Kenley Jansen has been placed on the 15-day injured list.
The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.
Eury Perez is no stranger to injuries — but the one that occurred to him on May 27 was bizarre. Perez’s early departure was one of several on the day, as Kenley Jansen & Teoscar Hernandez also suffered blows.
The Detroit Tigers were one pitch, one out away from ending their seven-game losing streak, but once again, it wasn't in the stars. Holding a 3-2 lead going into the ninth inning of Game 1 of their doubleheader with Baltimore on Sunday, manager A.J.
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Utilizing a closer by committee is not a unique approach. The Detroit Tigers may take that concept to another level in 2026.
Once news erupted that veteran closer Kenley Jansen would be signing with the Detroit Tigers, eyebrows were raised at the 38-year-old's $9 million salary with a $12 million club option for 2027.
The addition of Jansen shows the Tigers are serious about improving a weakness and contending again after falling in the American League Division Series each of the past two seasons.
38-year-old Kenley Jansen is getting chance to compete for another World Series title.
The Angels and Tigers have each shown interest in free agent reliever Kenley Jansen, according to Ari Alexander of 7News Boston. Both teams are known to be looking for high-leverage relievers, and Jansen is naturally a known quantity to the Halos after his strong results as the team’s closer in 2025.
What a career it has been for Kenley Jansen so far. To think that he truly made a name for himself in the 2009 World Baseball Classic, as a catcher nonetheless, makes his journey heading into his 16th season in Major League Baseball that much more impressive.
He proved to be one of the bright spots on an Angels team that finished the season 72-90.
Kenley Jansen made it clear that there is more baseball in his future by saying he's playing four more years shortly after the Los Angeles Angels ended their 2025 season.
Kenley Jansen revealed he injured his rib while working out in the gym on Sunday. He pitched through the pain on Tuesday but picked up his third loss of the season against the Cincinnati Reds after giving up two earned runs.
Los Angeles Angels closing pitcher Kenley Jansen received a loss on Tuesday after allowing two runs against the Cincinati Reds, and apparently pitched through a rib injury.
Los Angeles Angels closer Kenley Jansen was unable to pitch a scoreless ninth inning against the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday, allowing two runs that proved too much to overcome in a 6-4 loss.
Los Angeles Angels closing pitcher Kenley Jansen spoke out after the Halos swept the Los Angeles Dodgers for the second time in 2025, expressing his belief in the team to make the postseason.
Kenley Jansen will turn 38 in September, but the Angels righty isn’t planning on calling it a career anytime soon.
Kenley Jansen returns to Dodger Stadium Friday as the closer for the Los Angeles Angels. Chavez Ravine is a familiar place for the 37-year-old, who previously spent 12 seasons with the Dodgers.
The 37-year-old right-hander posted 56 saves over the past two seasons with the Boston Red Sox, part of the 447 career saves he has notched during his 15-year career.
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