"Former Los Angeles Dodgers closing pitcher Kenley Jansen signed a one-year deal with the Detroit Tigers on Saturday. Jansen, 37, spent the first 12 seasons of his MLB career with the Dodgers, making 701 appearances for LA during that time. The veteran made his debut for the Dodgers in 2010, and made 25 appearances throughout the season - allowing just two runs. He made three All-Star Games with the Dodgers, with his best two seasons coming in 2016 and 2017."
"Jansen made 65 appearances in 2017, posting a 1.32 ERA and recording a National League-leading 41 saves. The year prior, he had 47 saves and posted a 1.83 ERA through 71 appearances. He recorded 350 saves with the Dodgers, and is the current active leader in saves with 476. Jansen had a 2.37 ERA with the Dodgers and won the 2020 World Series with the team. He also won the Trevor Hoffman National League Reliever of the Year award twice with the Dodgers."
Kenley Jansen, 37, signed a one-year contract with the Detroit Tigers after 12 MLB seasons with the Los Angeles Dodgers, where he appeared in 701 games. He debuted in 2010 and made three All-Star teams, producing elite seasons in 2016 and 2017, including a National League-leading 41 saves in 2017. Jansen recorded 350 saves with the Dodgers and ranks as the active career saves leader with 476. After stints with Atlanta and Boston, he posted a 2.59 ERA with the Los Angeles Angels in 2025, converting 29 of 31 save opportunities and earning an AL Reliever of the Month award. The Tigers expect Jansen to stabilize a bullpen that struggled in high-leverage situations in 2025.
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