Free-agent closer Kenley Jansen has agreed to a one-year, $10 million contract with the Los Angeles Angels, he confirmed on social media after multiple media reports earlier Tuesday.
The Angels have not announced the contract. The right-hander is heading into his 16th season in the majors.
Jansen, 37, converted 27 of 31 save opportunities in 2024 with the Boston Red Sox to go along with a 4-2 record and a 3.29 ERA in 54 2/3 innings.
A four-time All-Star, Jansen’s 447 career saves rank fourth in MLB history. Baseball Hall of Fame members Mariano Rivera (652), Trevor Hoffman (601) and Lee Smith (478) are ahead of him.
Jansen is 49-36 with a 2.57 ERA in 871 career relief appearances with the Los Angeles Dodgers (2010-21), Atlanta Braves (2022) and Red Sox (2023-24).
The Angels added to their bullpen depth by claiming right-hander Michael Petersen off waivers from the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday. In a corresponding move, righty Kelvin Caceres was designated for assignment.
Petersen, 30, made his major league debut on June 18, 2024, for the Dodgers and went 3-0 with a 6.43 ERA, eight walks and 11 strikeouts in 14 innings over 11 relief appearances.
The Dodgers waived him and he was selected by the Miami Marlins, for whom he was 0-1 with a 4.76 ERA, three walks and three strikeouts in 5 2/3 innings in five appearances before he was waived.
The Blue Jays selected him on Nov. 5 but designated him for assignment to make room for righty Max Scherzer on their 40-man roster.
–Field Level Media
