Kenley Jansen

Detroit Tigers, Relief Pitcher
Age: 38y-5m-5d (Sep 30, 1987)
Exp: 15.073 Years
Country: CW
Agent(s): Wasserman
2026 Payroll Salary

$9,000,000

2026 Cash

$9,000,000

Career Earnings

$150,615,505

2026-2027 Free Agent (CURRENT)

Kenley Jansen signed a 1 year, $11,000,000 contract with the Detroit Tigers, including $11,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $11,000,000. In 2026, Jansen will earn a base salary of $9,000,000, while carrying a total salary of $9,000,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $11,000,000
Average Salary:
$11,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2028 / UFA
YOS @ Signing:
15.073
Year Age YOS Status PayrollAnnual Luxury Tax Tax % League Tax Cash Annual Cash Cumulative
2026 38 15.073 $9,000,000 $11,000,000 4.51% $9,000,000 $9,000,000
2027 39 15.073
Club
 $12,000,000 $11,000,000 - $2,000,000 $11,000,000
2028 40 -
UFA
Year Age Service Status Base Salary Incentives Likely Incentives Unlikely Payroll Salary Luxury Tax
2026 38 15.073 $9,000,000 - - $9,000,000 $11,000,000
2027 39 -
Club
 $12,000,000 - - $12,000,000 $11,000,000
2028 40 --
UFA
Year Age Status Base Salary Cash Total Cash Cumulative Cash Remaining AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2026 38 $9,000,000 $9,000,000 $9,000,000 $11,000,000 $9,000,000 $5,500,000
2027 39
Club
 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $11,000,000 $2,000,000 $5,500,000 $2,000,000
Contract Notes

  • 2027 Club Option includes a $2M buyout

Source: MLB contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2025-2025 Free Agent

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $10,000,000
Average Salary:
$10,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2026 / UFA
YOS @ Signing:
14.073
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2023-2024 Free Agent

Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $32,000,000
Average Salary:
$16,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
YOS @ Signing:
12.072
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2022-2022 Free Agent

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $16,000,000
Average Salary:
$16,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
YOS @ Signing:
11.072
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2017-2021 Free Agent

Contract Terms:
5 yr(s) / $80,000,000
Average Salary:
$16,000,000
Signing Bonus:
$4,000,000
YOS @ Signing:
6.072
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2016-2016 Arbitration

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $10,650,000
Average Salary:
$10,650,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
YOS @ Signing:
5.072
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2015-2015 Arbitration

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $7,425,000
Average Salary:
$7,425,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
YOS @ Signing:
4.072
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2014-2014 Arbitration

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $4,300,000
Average Salary:
$4,300,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
YOS @ Signing:
3.072
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2013-2013 Pre-Arbitration

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $512,000
Average Salary:
$512,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
YOS @ Signing:
2.072
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2012-2012 Pre-Arbitration

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $491,000
Average Salary:
$491,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
YOS @ Signing:
1.072
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2011-2011 Pre-Arbitration

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $416,000
Average Salary:
$416,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
YOS @ Signing:
0.072
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2010-2010 Pre-Arbitration

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $400,000
Average Salary:
$400,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
YOS @ Signing:
0
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Seasons

15.073 Years

Career Earnings thru 2026

$150,615,505

Earnings w/ Different Teams

4 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Service Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2010 22
0
Active
$154,838
$154,838
2011 23
0.072
Active
$416,000
$570,838
2012 24
1.072
Active
$491,000
$1,061,838
2013 25
2.072
Active
$512,000
$1,573,838
2014 26
3.072
Active / arbitration-avoided-numbers-exchanged
$4,300,000
$5,873,838
2015 27
4.072
Active / Arb Avoided
$7,425,000
$13,298,838
2016 28
5.072
Active / Arb Avoided
$10,650,000
$23,948,838
2017 29
6.072
Active
$14,000,000
$37,948,838
2018 30
7.072
Active
$10,000,000
$47,948,838
2019 31
8.072
Active
$18,000,000
$65,948,838
2020 32
9.072
Active / early-termination-declined
$6,666,667
$72,615,505
 Champion
2021 33
10.072
Active
$20,000,000
$92,615,505
 All MLB (2nd)
2022 34
11.072
Active
$16,000,000
$108,615,505
2023 35
12.072
Active
$16,000,000
$124,615,505
2024 36
13.072
Injured
$16,000,000
$140,615,505
2025 37
14.073
Active
$10,000,000
$150,615,505
Total      
$150,615,505
$150,615,505
2026 38
15.073
Active
$9,000,000
2027 39
15.073
Active / Club
$2,000,000
Total
$161,615,505

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
12 $88,615,506 $4,000,000 - $92,615,505
1 $16,000,000 - - $16,000,000
2 $32,000,000 - - $32,000,000
1 $10,000,000 - - $10,000,000
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2010
22
$154,839
$154,838
$154,838
2011
23
$416,000
$416,000
$570,838
2012
24
$491,000
$491,000
$1,061,838
2013
25
$512,000
$512,000
$1,573,838
2014
26
$4,300,000
$4,300,000
$5,873,838
2015
27
$7,425,000
$7,425,000
$13,298,838
2016
28
$10,650,000
$10,650,000
$23,948,838
2017
29
$10,000,000
$4,000,000
$14,000,000
$37,948,838
2018
30
$10,000,000
$10,000,000
$47,948,838
2019
31
$18,000,000
$18,000,000
$65,948,838
2020
32
$6,666,667
$6,666,667
$72,615,505
2021
33
$20,000,000
$20,000,000
$92,615,505
2022
34
$16,000,000
$16,000,000
$108,615,505
2023
35
$16,000,000
$16,000,000
$124,615,505
2024
36
$16,000,000
$16,000,000
$140,615,505
2025
37
$10,000,000
$10,000,000
$150,615,505
Total
$146,615,506
$4,000,000
$150,615,505
$150,615,505
2026
38
$9,000,000
$9,000,000
2027
39
$2,000,000
$2,000,000
Total
$157,615,506
$4,000,000
$161,615,505

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
12 $88,615,506 $4,000,000 - $92,615,505
1 $16,000,000 - - $16,000,000
2 $32,000,000 - - $32,000,000
1 $10,000,000 - - $10,000,000

Injuries

Year Dates Reason
2024 BOS Sep 23, 2024 - Sep 29, 2024 Shoulder
2023 BOS Sep 13, 2023 - Sep 23, 2023 Concussion
2022 ATL Jun 28, 2022 - Jul 13, 2022 Heart
2018 LAD Aug 10, 2018 - Aug 20, 2018 Heart
2015 LAD Mar 27, 2015 - May 15, 2015 Foot
  • Dec 13, 2025 Signed a 1 year $11 million contract with Detroit (DET)
  • Feb 11, 2025 Signed a 1 year $10 million contract with Los Angeles (LAA)
  • Dec 07, 2022 Signed a 2 year $32 million contract with Boston (BOS)
  • Mar 18, 2022 Signed a 1 year $16 million contract with Atlanta (ATL)
  • Oct 31, 2019 Exercised a 2 year $38M option with Los Angeles (LAD)
  • Dec 12, 2016 Signed a 5 year $80 million contract with Los Angeles (LAD)
  • Nov 14, 2016 Declined a $17.2 million qualifying offer for 2017 with Los Angeles (LAD)
  • Nov 07, 2016 Extended a $17.2 million qualifying offer for 2017 by Los Angeles (LAD)
  • Jan 15, 2016 Signed a 1 year $10.65 million contract with Los Angeles (LAD), avoiding arbitration
  • Jan 16, 2015 Signed a 1 year $7.425 million contract with Los Angeles (LAD)
  • Feb 11, 2014 Signed a 1 year $4.3 million contract with Los Angeles (LAD)
  • Mar 01, 2013 Signed a 1 year $512k contract with Los Angeles (LAD)
  • Mar 03, 2012 Signed a 1 year $491k contract with Los Angeles (LAD)
  • Feb 01, 2011 Signed a 1 year $416k contract with Los Angeles (LAD)
  • Nov 17, 2004 Signed a contract with Los Angeles (LAD)
Year Team GP GS H R ER BB K HR W L SV IP ERA WHIP WAR
2025 LAA 62 0 37 18 17 19 57 8 5 4 29 59.0 2.59 0.95 2.43
2024 BOS 54 0 38 20 20 20 62 4 4 2 27 54.7 3.29 1.06 1.34
2023 BOS 50 0 40 21 18 17 52 5 3 6 29 44.7 3.63 1.28 0.75
2022 ATL 65 0 45 25 24 22 85 8 5 2 41 64.0 3.38 1.05 0.96
2021 LAD 69 0 36 21 17 36 86 4 4 4 38 69.0 2.22 1.04 2.47
2020 LAD 27 0 19 11 9 9 33 2 3 1 11 24.3 3.33 1.15 0.35
2019 LAD 62 0 51 28 26 16 80 9 5 3 34 63.0 3.71 1.06 0.13
2018 LAD 69 0 54 28 24 17 82 13 1 5 38 71.7 3.01 0.99 0.61
2017 LAD 65 0 44 11 10 7 109 5 5 0 41 68.3 1.32 0.75 2.98
2016 LAD 72 0 35 14 14 11 104 4 3 2 47 68.7 1.84 0.67 2.77
2015 LAD 54 0 34 14 14 8 80 6 2 1 36 52.3 2.41 0.80 1.35
2014 LAD 68 0 55 20 20 19 101 5 2 3 44 65.3 2.76 1.13 1.20
2013 LAD 75 0 48 16 16 18 111 6 4 3 28 76.7 1.88 0.86 2.64
2012 LAD 65 0 33 18 17 22 99 6 5 3 25 65.0 2.35 0.85 1.94
2011 LAD 51 0 30 17 17 26 96 3 2 1 5 53.7 2.85 1.04 0.85

Calculated Market Value

$13.7M Avg. Annual Salary

Market Value

  • 1 years, $13,664,297
  • Avg. Salary: $13,664,297
  • MLB Rank: 129
  • RP Rank: 7

Current Contract

  • Free Agent: 2028
  • Avg. Salary: $11,000,000
  • MLB Rank: 162
  • RP Rank: 13

Comparable Players

We've selected the following players based on their age, contract status, and statistical production to compare Kenley Jansen to.

Player Length Value Avg. Salary Age When Signed
David Robertson 1 $15,942,857 $15,942,857 40
Kirby Yates 1 $13,000,000 $13,000,000 37
Aroldis Chapman 1 $13,300,000 $13,300,000 37
Tommy Kahnle 1 $7,750,000 $7,750,000 35
Averages 1 $12,498,214 $12,498,214 37.3

Base Calculated Value

After adjusting the above contracts as if signed at Jansen's current age (38), a linear regression is performed, providing us with the following initial value.

Length Value Avg. Salary
1 $12,498,214 $12,498,214

Statistical Comparisons

Now we'll compare our variables and Jansen statistically over the two seasons prior to their signing. In this case we're analyzing: GP/Yr, SV, ERA, WHIP, K/9, BB/9, FIP, WAR

Player GP/Yr SV ERA WHIP K/9 BB/9 FIP WAR
David Robertson
2023-2024
 64.50 0.16 3.02 1.15 11.56 3.41 3.10 1.76
Kirby Yates
2023-2024
 60.50 0.31 2.23 1.01 12.17 4.80 3.56 2.47
Aroldis Chapman
2024-2025
 67.50 0.34 2.49 1.02 13.39 3.94 2.38 1.99
Tommy Kahnle
2023-2024
 45.50 0.03 2.39 1.13 10.16 4.11 3.99 1.40
Average 59.50 0.21 2.53 1.08 11.82 4.07 3.26 1.91
Kenley Jansen
2024-2025
 58.00 0.48 2.94 1.00 9.45 3.10 3.49 2.21
Pct Change -2.52 128.57 -16.21 7.41 -20.05 23.83 -7.06 15.71
Median Prime % Change 2.45%
Average Prime % Change 16.21%

Calculated Market Value: Kenley Jansen

After applying our Prime % figures into our base calculated value, we're given two values. The average of these values becomes our current calculated market value.

Terms Avg. Salary
1 years, $13,664,297 $13,664,297
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