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Tigers Sign Veteran Closer Kenley Jansen for 2026

12/15/2025

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The Detroit Tigers signed Kenley Jansen, a veteran closer, to a one-year, $11 million contract, pending a physical, with a 2027 club option.
Jansen, 38, is MLB's active saves leader with 476 saves and posted a 2.59 ERA with the Los Angeles Angels in 2025.
He joins a Tigers bullpen that lacked a closer last season and will compete for saves against Kyle Finnegan and Will Vest.

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The Detroit Tigers signed Kenley Jansen, a veteran closer, to a one-year, $11 million contract, pending a physical, with a 2027 club option.
Jansen, 38, is MLB's active saves leader with 476 saves and posted a 2.59 ERA with the Los Angeles Angels in 2025.
He joins a Tigers bullpen that lacked a closer last season and will compete for saves against Kyle Finnegan and Will Vest.