The Detroit Tigers had one glaring hole coming into the MLB offseason, and so far, they have done a good job to try and fix it. The bullpen was something that haunted the Tigers for much of their 2025 campaign, even after the trade deadline, when they added a few pieces to improve it.
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 Los Angeles Dodgers have had their fair share of franchise legends over the past decade as they built a dynasty that cemented them as baseball’s model franchise.
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The stars were out in full force during the 2025 World Series. From Max Scherzer in Toronto to Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and of course, Shohei Ohtani, in Los Angeles, there was no shortage of the game's best under the brightest lights.
The Tigers have added one of baseball's most accomplished closers, but it will be up to manager A.J. Hinch whether Kenley Jansen takes on that role in Detroit.
The Los Angeles Dodgers have a strong history of iconic closers and the electric atmosphere they create when entering a game, and new signing Edwin Díaz will add to that tradition when he makes his debut in 2026.
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.
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The Detroit Tigers agreed to terms with four-time All-Star closer Kenley Jansen on a one-year, $11 million contract on Wednesday. The deal is worth $9 million for the 2026 season and includes a club option for 2027 at $12 million, with a buyout of $2 million.
Happy Wednesday, everyone! A few little news bites to keep you going through the latter half of the week. We take a look at how the Tigers have strengthened
Happy Wednesday, BCB readers! We’ve got lots of good little news bites to keep you entertained today, including some roundups of trade rumors, looks at some free agent signings that teams are hoping will be the thing they need to compete next year.
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The Tigers have agreed to a 1-year contract with veteran closer Kenley Jansen, sources told ESPN.
The Los Angeles signed their first true closer this week since Kenley Jansen. However, it appears they aren’t finished moving pieces. Last week, rumors were that there was an off-chance that Los Angeles might consider trading Tyler Glasnow to finish their outfield.
The Detroit Tigers agreed to a one-year contract with right-hander Kenley Jansen, according to multiple media reports. Jansen, a four-time All-Star, is one of the most prominent closers in league history.
38-year-old Kenley Jansen is getting chance to compete for another World Series title.
The Tigers have agreed to a one-year contract with veteran closer Kenley Jansen, ESPN’s Jeff Passan reports. The deal pays Jansen $11MM, as per USA Today’s
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.
The Dodgers are among the teams with interest in free agent closer Robert Suarez.
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.
In MLB history, 31 pitchers have amassed 300 or more saves over the course of their careers. How many of the 31 can you name in five minutes?
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.
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.
Kenley Jansen will turn 38 in September, but the Angels righty isn’t planning on calling it a career anytime soon.
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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