09/07/2026 The Detroit Tigers placed four-time All-Star closer Kenley Jansen on the 15-day injured list due to pelvic inflammation after he exited a game against the Los Angeles Angels following nine pitches. Jansen had previously worked through a right groin issue earlier in the season before this new injury occurred during the ninth inning of Detroit's 4-0 win.
13/12/2025 The Detroit Tigers finalized a one-year contract with free-agent pitcher Kenley Jansen, which includes a club option for the 2027 season. This marks Jansen's fifth free-agent contract and his move to his fourth franchise after spending twelve seasons with the Los Angeles Dodgers, with the agreement reportedly valued around $10 million.
29/09/2025 Kenley Jansen publicly affirmed his intention to continue his baseball career for four more seasons shortly after the Los Angeles Angels concluded their 2025 season. The seasoned closer, who signed a one-year $10 million contract with the Angels in February 2025, stated 'Four more years' after the team's 6-2 defeat to the Houston Astros and will enter free agency following his 16th MLB season.
