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Kenley Jansen Eyes Four More Years and 500th Save as Angels Weigh His Future

His elite performance this season has heightened the urgency for the Angels to decide on a multi-year extension.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 26: A detailed view of a Los Angeles Dodgers hat and catching glove is seen on the dugout steps during the sixth inning of the MLB game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on April 26, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. The Dodgers defeated the Pirates 6-2. (Photo by Victor Decolongon/Getty Images)
Jul 28, 2025; Anaheim, California, USA; Los Angeles Angels relief pitcher Kenley Jansen (74) earns a save against the Texas Rangers in the ninth inning at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
Angels relief pitcher Kenley Jansen gestures after the final out of their 8-5 victory over the Texas Rangers on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at Angel Stadium. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Overview

  • Kenley Jansen declared on August 6 that he intends to pitch through 2029 to pursue his 500th career save.
  • The 37-year-old closer has amassed 467 saves and maintained a 2.85 ERA across 44 games in 2025.
  • He was named American League Reliever of the Month for July after allowing no earned runs in eight appearances.
  • General manager Perry Minasian opted not to trade Jansen at the July 31 deadline and plans to revisit his contract after the season.
  • Jansen spent the off-season caring for his terminally ill mother, whose passing in February he says has strengthened his resolve.