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.