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2026 Pitching
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Wins
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L
Losses
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ERA
Earned Run Average
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SO
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BB
Base on Balls (Walk)
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WHIP
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| Regular Season | 2 | 4 | 3.90 | 31 | 17 | 1.23 |
Top Kenley Jansen News
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Tigers' Kenley Jansen: Nails down 12th save
Jansen struck out one in a perfect ninth inning Friday to record his 12th save of the season in a 2-1 win over the Royals.
The veteran closer needed only eight pitches (seven strikes) to get the job done. Jansen has a pristine 0.00 ERA in July over 7.1 innings, allowing just three hits with an 8:6 K:BB while converting all three of his save chances. If the Tigers decide to be buyers and not sellers at the trade deadline, bullpen help will likely be at the top of the shopping list, but Jansen's spot as closer seems relatively secure.
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Tigers' Kenley Jansen: Extends scoreless streak Wednesday
Jansen tossed a scoreless inning of relief in Wednesday's 5-1 win over the Cubs. He walked one and struck out one.
Jansen was used in the ninth inning to close things out for the Tigers, though it wasn't a save situation due to the four-run lead. The veteran has righted the ship after a rough patch in May and June, as he's now logged seven straight scoreless appearances, during which he's recorded a win and two saves. Overall, Jansen has a 4.05 ERA and 30 strikeouts across 26.2 innings this season, and he leads Detroit with 11 saves.
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Tigers' Kenley Jansen: Secures 11th save Thursday
Jansen worked around a hit and a walk to secure the save in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Athletics. He struck out one.
Jansen wasn't his sharpest as he allowed a few baserunners and needed 19 pitches to get through the ninth inning, but he still managed to lock down his 11th save in 15 chances this season. The veteran hasn't been his typical dominant self with a 4.76 ERA across 22.2 innings, which is up from 2.59 last year and his career ERA of 2.62. Despite some struggles, Jansen seems locked in as Detroit's closer, and his impressive MLB track record suggests he could pitch better as the season rolls along.
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Tigers' Kenley Jansen: Locks down 10th save Sunday
Jansen tossed a scoreless inning of relief to earn the save in Sunday's 6-3 win over the Rangers.
Jansen needed only eight pitches to retire Texas in order as he efficiently earned his 10th save of the season in 14 chances. The veteran reliever has had some ups and downs this year, including allowing four earned runs over 2.2 innings in his three most recent appearances before Sunday's improved effort. Overall, Jansen is sitting with a 4.98 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 23 strikeouts across 21.2 innings this season, making him a volatile fantasy option so far in his first campaign with the Tigers.
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Tigers' Kenley Jansen: Struggles, takes fourth loss Sunday
Jansen (1-4) allowed four runs (three earned) on two hits and a walk across 1.1 innings of relief to take the loss in Sunday's extra-inning contest against the Astros. He struck out one.
Jansen got through the top of the ninth inning of a 3-3 game without any problems, but things came unraveled in the 10th. The veteran started the frame by allowing a walk, a single and a three-run home run. The rough outing pushed Jansen's ERA from 4.26 up to 5.31. It's been a poor campaign overall with four blown saves and now four losses as well. He's become increasingly hard to trust in fantasy leagues.
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Tigers' Kenley Jansen: Notches ninth save
Jansen gave up a hit and a walk in a scoreless ninth inning Saturday to record his ninth save of the season in a 4-1 win over the White Sox. He failed to strike out a batter.
The veteran closer made things interesting by allowing the tying run to come to the plate with two outs, but Jansen got Drew Romo to fly out to center field to end the contest. Despite missing a couple weeks due to a pelvic issue, Jansen has been locked in since the beginning of May, getting scored upon in only one of his last 11 appearances while posting a 2.53 ERA, 0.75 WHIP and 13:6 K:BB in 10.2 innings.
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Tigers' Kenley Jansen: Nails down eighth save
Jansen tossed a scoreless inning of relief with a strikeout to earn the save in Friday's 4-3 win over the White Sox.
Jansen needed only 10 pitches to put Chicago down in order and secure his eighth save of the season in 12 chances. The veteran righty has now made two scoreless appearances with three strikeouts since returning from a brief stint on the injured list due to right pelvic inflammation. It looks like the reset helped get Jansen back on track after a rough patch earlier in the year, and he should remain locked in as Detroit's closer.
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Tigers' Kenley Jansen: Sharp in return
Jansen pitched a scoreless inning of relief with two strikeouts in Saturday's 3-1 loss to the Guardians.
Jansen was reinstated Friday after landing on the injured list in late May due to right pelvic inflammation, and he looked good in his first game action since returning. The veteran reliever had blown four saves and seen his ERA climb to 4.80 before getting shut down, but it's possible he wasn't quite right mechanically. Now that he's had time to rest and recover, Jansen should slot back in as Detroit's closer, and he can still be an effective pitcher at this stage of his long career when healthy, as he demonstrated last season with a 2.59 ERA and 0.95 WHIP across 59 innings with the Angels.
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Tigers' Kenley Jansen: Comes off injured list
The Tigers reinstated Jansen (pelvis) from the 15-day injured list Friday.
The veteran right-hander landed on the injured list in late May due to right pelvic inflammation, but he's back on the active roster after spending the 15-day minimum on the shelf. Jansen surrendered three runs on two hits and a walk over two-thirds of an inning during his lone rehab outing with Triple-A Toledo on Wednesday. Despite having four blown saves and an underwhelming 4.80 ERA through 18 appearances this year, Jansen is expected to serve as Detroit's primary closer now that he's healthy.
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Tigers' Kenley Jansen: Expected back Friday
Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said Thursday that Jansen (pelvis) remains on track to be activated from the 15-day injured list Friday, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.
Hinch admitted that Jansen was "rusty" during his one and only rehab outing with Triple-A Toledo on Wednesday, yielding three earned runs while recording only two outs. However, the right pelvic inflammation that sent Jansen to the IL last month was not an issue, so the veteran reliever will return Friday in Cleveland when first eligible. Jansen has had an up-and-down 2026 campaign with a 4.80 ERA and four blown saves, but there's a good chance he'll get another opportunity to serve as the Tigers' primary closer.
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Tigers' Kenley Jansen: Struggles in rehab outing
Jansen (pelvis) retired two batters -- one via strikeout -- and yielded three earned runs on two hits, one walk and a wild pitch during his rehab appearance Wednesday with Triple-A Toledo.
Jansen took the hill for his first game action since May 27, when he exited early in an appearance against the Angels due to a right groin injury, which was relabeled as pelvic inflammation upon his move to the injured list a day later. The right-hander was able to put away the first two batters he faced on just four pitches, but he then allowed the next three hitters to reach base before he was lifted from the contest. Jansen spotted just 12 of his 22 pitches for strikes on the evening, so the Tigers may want to see him show more efficiency in another rehab appearance before bringing him back from the IL.
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Tigers' Kenley Jansen: Slated for rehab outing Tuesday
Jansen (pelvis) will make a rehab appearance for Triple-A Toledo on Tuesday, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.
Jansen landed on the 15-day injured list May 28 due to right pelvic inflammation. He's progressed enough in his recovery to embark on a rehab assignment, and if all goes well during his appearance Tuesday, he could be reinstated from the IL as soon as Friday. Prior to being deactivated, Jansen posted a 4.80 ERA and 1.20 WHIP while notching seven saves in 11 attempts across 15 innings.
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Tigers' Kenley Jansen: Throwing bullpen session Friday
Jansen (pelvis) is throwing a bullpen session ahead of Friday's game against the Mariners, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.
Jansen was sent to the 15-day injured list May 28 with pelvic inflammation. The 38-year-old has struggled to a career-worst 4.80 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 19:9 K:BB across 15 innings this season. If he's able to work without setbacks during bullpens and live BP sessions, Jansen could potentially avoid a rehab assignment.
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Tigers' Kenley Jansen: Lands on IL
The Tigers placed Jansen on the 15-day injured list Thursday with pelvic inflammation.
Jansen underwent an MRI after exiting his appearance Wednesday with right groin tightness, and although he hasn't been diagnosed with a strain, the Tigers will send him to the injured list anyway to give him time to recover. Will Vest and Kyle Finnegan are the leading candidates to close games for Detroit while Jansen is sidelined, and Drew Sommers will come up from Triple-A Toledo to round out the big-league bullpen.
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Tigers' Kenley Jansen: Undergoes MRI on injured groin
Jansen is awaiting results of an MRI on his right groin, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.
Jansen had to exit an appearance Wednesday against the Angels after his groin tightened up on him. Any sort of strain will likely lead to a stint on the injured list, but more on Jansen's status will be available soon. If Jansen is forced to miss time, the Tigers could turn to Will Vest and/or Kyle Finnegan to fill their closer role.
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Tigers' Kenley Jansen: Exits with injury
Jansen was removed from Wednesday's game against the Angels with a right groin injury, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.
Jansen stayed in the game following an initial mound visit from a trainer, but he was later pulled after walking Mike Trout on four pitches. The Tigers haven't provided any details regarding the severity of Jansen's injury, though the team may know more in the near future.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-5, 265 lbs |
| Birthplace: Willemstad, Netherlands Antilles |
| Age: 38 |
| Experience: 16 |
| Bats/Throws: S, R |