Here’s the latest I can confirm about Kenley Jansen’s contract status:
- As of early 2025, reports indicated Kenley Jansen agreed to a one-year deal with the Los Angeles Angels for $10 million, aiming to shore up their closer role after a solid 2024 season with the Red Sox. This move was reported by multiple outlets and referenced by insider sources at the time. [source: Bleacher Report article dated Feb 2025; related coverage in 2024–25 season context]
- Earlier contracts in his career include his 2022-2023 tenure with the Boston Red Sox on a two-year, $32 million deal, and prior stints with the Dodgers, Braves, and Red Sox. These references establish the pattern of one-year or short-term closers late in his career, but they don’t replace the 2025 Angels deal. [sources: CBS Sports 2022 contract report; historical coverage]
If you want the absolute freshest update, I can search current outlets and pull the latest contract details with exact figures and dates. Would you like me to do that?
Sources
The Detroit Tigers agreed to terms with four-time All-Star closer Kenley Jansen on a one-year, $11 million contract on Wednesday. The deal is worth $9 million for the 2026 season and includes a club option for 2027 at $12 million, with a buyout of $2 million.
www.yardbarker.comRelief pitcher Kenley Jansen has re-signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers, the team announced on Tuesday.
bleacherreport.comThe Los Angeles Angels and veteran closer Kenley Jansen agreed to a one-year, $10-million contract, according to Joel Sherman of the New York Post.Jansen posted a 3.29 ERA, 1.06 WHIP, 22 saves, and 62 strikeouts over 54 appearances for the Boston Red Sox last season.The four-time All-Star ranks fourth in MLB history with 447 career saves, trailing Lee Smith by 31 for third all time.Jansen should help an Angels bullpen that finished with the fourth-worst fWAR in baseball during the 2024...
www.thescore.comJansen led the National League in saves in 2022
www.cbssports.comThe Detroit Tigers have a new closer, as they've agreed to a one-year contract with veteran reliever Kenley Jansen, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan.Jansen's deal, which also includes a club option for 2027, is worth $11 million, Chris McCosky of the Detroit News reports. Terms of the option were not immediately known.Completion of the agreement is pending a physical.Jansen, who spent last season with the Los Angeles Angels, sits fourth on the all-time saves list with 476. He needs just three...
www.thescore.comThe Tigers’ bullpen revamp for 2026 now includes an unusual feature for the A.J. Hinch era: A veteran closer. Detroit on Wednesday announced it had agreed on a one-year, $9 million contract with four-time All-Star and 16-year veteran Kenley Jansen. The deal also includes club option for 2027 worth $12
www.mlb.comComing off another strong season closing games, Kenley Jansen is reportedly leaving the Boston Red Sox to join the Los Angeles Angels.
bleacherreport.comThe Detroit Tigers got another victory on Friday night to continue the hot start to the season, already taking the series against the San Diego Padres with a fi
www.si.comTigers' Kenley Jansen: Joins Tigers on one-year deal
www.cbssports.comThe Tigers’ bullpen revamp for 2026 now includes an unusual feature for the A.J. Hinch era: A veteran closer. Detroit on Wednesday announced it had agreed on a one-year, $9 million contract with four-time All-Star and 16-year veteran Kenley Jansen. The deal also includes club option for 2027 worth $12
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