The Detroit Tigers were interested in Kenley Jansen for the second offseason in a row.

This time, Jansen has joined the Tigers.

The Tigers signed Jansen on Saturday, Dec. 13, to a one-year contract for 2026 with a club option for 2027, according to a person with knowledge of the agreement who couldn't speak publicly because the deal is pending a physical.

The 38-year-old right-handed reliever needs 24 saves to reach 500 saves in his 16-year MLB career – a feat only accomplished by Hall of Famers Mariano Rivera and Trevor Hoffman , both with more than 600 saves. FIVE TEAMS: Tarik Skubal trades: What Dodgers, Mets, Orioles, Red Sox, Yankees could offer Tigers Expert MLB daily picks: Unique MLB betting insights only at USA TODAY

In 2025, Jansen – a four-time All-Star closer –

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