Kenley Jansen approaches 500 saves, reflects on career and loss

Kenley Jansen, now playing for the Tigers, is three saves away from reaching 500, a milestone achieved by only two other pitchers in MLB history. At age 38, Jansen's career has spanned nearly two decades, including successful stints with several teams, most the Dodgers. He has been open about the emotional weight of his journey, particularly following the death of his mother in March 2025. The Tigers' season concludes this weekend, and he would need to save every game against the Pirates to hit the milestone this year.

• 2:15 PMCBS MLB — Kenley Jansen, closing in on rare MLB milestone, reflects on career of saves and the loss that stays with him