"Jansen, a right-hander who is fourth on the career list with 476 saves, is a four-time All-Star who was National League Reliever of the Year in 2016 and 2017. He trails only Hall of Famers Mariano Rivera (652), Trevor Hoffman (601) and Lee Smith (478) in saves. "He's one of the best to ever do it," said Harris, who previously worked in the San Francisco Giants' front office. "I've admired him from afar -- and up close in the NL West.""
"Jansen leads active players with 933 appearances, including 62 last season with the Los Angeles Angels. He was 5-4 with a 2.59 ERA and 29 saves in 30 chances in 2025 after signing a one-year, $10 million deal with the Angels. He had 25 or more saves in each of the past 13 nonshortened seasons. He had 40-plus saves for the fourth time in 2022 when he led the NL with 41 for the Atlanta Braves."
Kenley Jansen finalized a one-year contract with the Detroit Tigers that includes a club option for another season. The manager, A.J. Hinch, will decide whether Jansen assumes the team’s closer role. Jansen ranks fourth all-time with 476 saves, is a four-time All-Star, and earned National League Reliever of the Year honors in 2016 and 2017. He leads active players with 933 appearances and recorded 29 saves in 30 chances in 2025. Contract details list a $9 million salary next season and a $12 million club option with a $2 million buyout alongside earlier reporting of a one-year, $11 million agreement. Jansen has reached the postseason 10 times.
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