Angels Closer Kenley Jansen Opens Up on Retirement Plans and Stats

Angels Closer Kenley Jansen Opens Up on Retirement Plans and Stats

Kenley Jansen, the Los Angeles Angels' closer, has announced plans to continue pitching for at least four more seasons, extending his career into his early-40s. Currently, he ranks fourth in MLB history with 467 saves and is aiming for the 500-save milestone, a feat just within reach. At 38, Jansen remains effective with a 2.79 ERA this season and has converted 20 out of 21 save opportunities. He continues to shine with his signature cutter, evi…

Former Red Sox All-Star Wants To Pitch Well Into His 40s

Look out, Rich Hill! There’s another former Boston Red Sox hurler who is planning to pitch well into his 40s. Los Angeles Angels closer Kenley Jansen (who spent the 2023 and 2024 seasons with the Red Sox) told Jeff Fletcher of The Orange Register recently that he aims to pitch “at least” four more years following the 2025 season. Jansen will turn 38-years old at the end of September. “My goal is at least four more years after this season,” the f…

Kenley Jansen Aiming To Pitch "At Least" Four More Years

Kenley Jansen will turn 38 in September, but the Angels righty isn’t planning on calling it a career anytime soon. The big righty tells Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register that his hope is to pitch for “at least” four additional seasons beyond the current campaign. That’d take Jansen into his early 40s and would also give him a clear runway to achieve some historic saves totals. Jansen is currently fourth all-time with 467 saves. He’s ju…