Overview
- Detroit completed the signing Wednesday, with Jansen set to earn a $9 million salary for 2026 under the one-year agreement.
- President of baseball operations Scott Harris said the decision on using Jansen in the ninth inning belongs to manager A. J. Hinch.
- Jansen ranks fourth all-time with 476 saves and posted a 2.59 ERA with 29 saves in 30 chances for the Angels in 2025.
- The Tigers have been reshaping the bullpen this offseason, adding right-handers Kyle Finnegan on a two-year, $19 million deal and Drew Anderson on a one-year, $7 million contract.
- Detroit values Jansen’s postseason track record, which includes 59 playoff appearances, 20 saves and a 2.20 ERA.