Kenley Jansen is a right-handed pitcher for the Detroit Tigers.
In 2026, Jansen has posted a 4.76 ERA with 24 strikeouts in 22.2 innings pitched.
Kenley made his MLB debut on July 24, 2010 and was born in Willemstad, Curacao.
Kenley Jansen — 2026 Pitching Stats
4.76ERA
1-4W-L
24SO
1.24WHIP
22.2IP
-FIP
-xFIP
-SIERA
9.53K/9
5.16BB/9
-WAR
26G
-GS
11SV
15H
5HR
13BB
Kenley Jansen — 2026 Statcast Data
91.6Avg Velocity
96.8Max Velocity
2618Avg Spin (RPM)
354Total Pitches
Kenley Jansen — 2026 Pitch Arsenal
CutterFC
82.5%92.3 mph2654 rpm
SliderSL
10.2%84.3 mph2508 rpm
SinkerSI
7.3%93.6 mph2368 rpm
Kenley Jansen — Career Pitching Stats
Year
Team
W
L
ERA
G
GS
SV
IP
SO
BB
WHIP
FIP
WAR
2026
DET
1
4
4.76
26
-
11
22.2
24
13
1.24
-
-
Kenley Jansen — Batting Stats
Year
Team
G
PA
AVG
HR
RBI
OBP
SLG
OPS
2026
DET
26
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Kenley Jansen — Latest News
Tigers Select Waguespack, Activate Jansen From IL
Kenley Jansen returns from injury with a 4.80 ERA in limited work, while Detroit designates Short (.167 AVG, .286 xwOBA in minimal action). Detroit sits 29-40 with a -9 run differential and faces Cleveland tonight with Jack Flaherty (5.31 ERA, 0-1) on the mound.
Tigers Place Kenley Jansen On IL With Pelvic Inflammation
Jansen exits a Detroit rotation already struggling at 4.28-5.94 ERA across the top three starters; Sommers lacks 2026 data but Detroit sits 22-34 (-25 run differential) with road issues (8-21 away).
Kenley Jansen records save vs Boston
Jansen's 1.93 ERA through limited appearances provides depth for Detroit's bullpen, though the Tigers' 2-9 road record remains the larger concern in a +12 run-differential season.
Last Night in Baseball: Mike Trout, Kenley Jansen Move Up Leaderboards
Trout continues elite plate discipline with a .481 OBP and 15 BB through 17 games despite a .222 AVG, suggesting regression toward his .285 xBA is likely. Jansen's statline (2.46 ERA, 0.21 xwOBA) lacks enough innings pitched to draw meaningful conclusions this early.
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