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Detroit Tigers sign veteran closer to bolster bullpen
- On Dec. 13, 2025, the Detroit Tigers signed veteran All-Star closer Kenley Jansen to a one-year contract for 2026 with a club option for 2027, ESPN reported, pending a physical.
- Amid offseason reinforcements, Detroit added Kenley Jansen to reinforce their bullpen and form a dynamic one-two punch with Kyle Finnegan, last week.
- In 2025 Jansen posted a 2.59 ERA with 29 saves in 30 chances, relying on 81.4% cutters with a 92.8 mph average, and has 476 career saves, fourth all-time.
- It's unclear whether Kenley Jansen will serve as the closer, the Detroit Tigers must clear one spot from their 40-man roster, and they continue listening to offers for Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal.
- Entering 2026, Kenley Jansen needs 24 saves to reach 500 career saves and this signing strengthens Detroit Tigers' late-inning unit as they seek one more starter.
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The Macomb DailyTigers reach one-year deal with veteran reliever Kenley Jansen in first splash signing of offseason
DETROIT – The Tigers have made their first splash signing of the offseason. On Saturday, they reached an agreement on a one-year deal worth $11 million with veteran leverage reliever Kenley Jansen, per multiple reports and confirmed by the Detroit News. Related Articles Tigers trade Chase Lee to Toronto for LHP Johan Simon Rockies tap Tigers’ pitching mojo, grab RHP RJ Petit in Rule 5 draft Tigers …
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