Scouting Report: Kenley Jansen
Detroit Tigers | RP
Overall
Summary
Kenley Jansen, 38-year-old Tigers closer, has shown mixed performance in 2026. He secured his 7th save on May 11 with a perfect inning against the Royals (2 K's), and recorded his first win on May 16 with a scoreless 9th inning (2 K's). However, his season has been inconsistent with a 4.82 ERA and 1.39 WHIP across 12 appearances. He dealt with groin soreness in May and has blown multiple saves. Recently, he's strung together four consecutive scoreless appearances with 8 strikeouts, suggesting a return to form as a reliable closer option for Detroit.
Strengths
- Secured 7th save with perfect inning vs Royals
- Recorded first 2026 win on May 16
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