Here’s the latest on Kenley Jansen’s contract status as of now:
- In early 2025, Jansen signed a one-year deal with the Los Angeles Angels for around $10 million, positioning him to close games for the Angels in 2025. This followed a strong 2024 season with Boston and positioned him as the likely closer in Los Angeles .
- A number of outlets reported the deal as one year for $10 million, with mentions that Jansen would assume closer duties and that Ben Joyce could shift into a setup role .
- While there were other rumors and mentions of potential moves (including trades or interest from other teams) in the 2025–2026 offseason, the Angels’ one-year arrangement with Jansen remained the most prominent confirmed contract for that period .
Notes:
- If you’re looking for the most current status beyond 2025, I can pull fresh sources and summarize any new developments, including whether he re-signed, moved teams, or entered free agency again.
- Local context: you’re in Buffalo, NY, so the national MLB headlines are the primary source for updates unless a local outlet provides exclusive coverage.
Sources
Angels' Kenley Jansen: Receives one-year deal
www.cbssports.comRelief pitcher Kenley Jansen has re-signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers, the team announced on Tuesday.
bleacherreport.comThe Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal posted on social media that the Los Angeles Angels have signed veteran right-handed reliever Kenley Jansen to a one-year deal worth $10 million (MLB Network’s Jon Heyman was first to report the news).
www.espntricities.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.comRe-signed Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen, whose five-year, $80 million deal was made official Tuesday, joins a growing list of players with opt-out clauses in their contracts.
www.espn.comThe Tigers have agreed to a one-year contract with longtime reliever Kenley Jansen, a source told MLB.com's Mark Feinsand on Saturday. The club has not confirmed the deal. Despite appearing in 992…
www.mlb.comAnother experienced reliever has come off the free-agent market.
nypost.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 have released the contract terms for their new closer Kenley Jansen, and the veteran active saves leader across baseball is not coming to the
www.si.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...
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