Archive · 14 Dec 2025
Tigers Sign Jansen to One-Year Deal
The Detroit Tigers have signed Kenley Jansen, a very experienced baseball player who helps teams win games by pitching in the last innings.
He has played for many years and has saved a lot of games for his teams.
The Tigers are happy to have him because he is good at his job and can help them win more games.
He will play for the Tigers for at least one year, and maybe another year if the team decides to keep him.
The Tigers already have other good pitchers, and Jansen will join them to make the team stronger.
He is known for being very good at pitching and making it hard for other teams to score runs.
Detroit Tigers sign Kenley Jansen to a one-year deal with a 2027 option.
Jansen had a 2.59 ERA and 29 saves in 2025 with the Los Angeles Angels.
He has 476 career saves, ranking fourth all-time.
The Tigers aim to strengthen their bullpen and contend in 2026.
Manager AJ Hinch will have multiple proven closers to utilize flexibly.
- Who
- Kenley Jansen, Detroit Tigers
- What
- Signed a one-year contract with a 2027 option
- When
- Pending a physical
- Where
- Detroit Tigers
- Why
- To strengthen the bullpen and add veteran leadership
- Player
- Kenley Jansen
- Team
- Detroit Tigers
- Contract Length
- One-year with 2027 option
- 2025 ERA
- 2.59
- 2025 Saves
- 29
- Career Saves
- 476
- Manager
- AJ Hinch