Tigers decline Kenley Jansen's $12 million option, open offseason roster moves
The gist
The Detroit Tigers declined their $12 million option on closer Kenley Jansen, paying a $2 million buyout.
The 39-year-old becomes a free agent as the team reshapes its roster.
How it unfolded
- Nov 3, 2026The Tigers declined their $12 million option on closer Kenley Jansen, paying a $2 million buyout and making him a free agent; they picked up a $10 million option on Drew Anderson and re-signed Jacob Waguespack.
- Nov 3, 2026The Tigers reinstated several players from the 60-day injured list, placed Sawyer Gipson-Long and Bailey Horn on unconditional release waivers, and designated Yilber Díaz for assignment.
- Nov 5, 2026The Tigers announced the release of 18-year-old outfielder Angel Roso after the World Series.
Key terms
- closer
- A relief pitcher who specializes in getting the final outs of a close game when their team leads.
- 60-day injured list
- In MLB, a list that allows teams to remove injured players from the active roster and replace them with healthy players.
Source: Wikipedia