# Tigers make $11 million splash on pitcher > HelixNews · Web page: https://helixnews.one/story/665696 · All pages for agents: https://helixnews.one/llms.txt 1 outlet covering · First listed: Yahoo Sports, Nov 11, 2026, 1:00 AM · Read it: The Detroit Tigers entered the offseason looking to reinforce their bullpen after a decision involving veteran closer Kenley Jansen. Detroit declined Jansen’s $12 million club option and paid a $2 million buyout, sending him into free agency after one season with the organization. The move left the Tigers with an opening at the back of their ## Who's covering it In the order they published: - Nov 11, 2026, 1:00 AM: [Tigers make $11 million splash on pitcher]() — Yahoo Sports (Sports, United States) The Detroit Tigers entered the offseason looking to reinforce their bullpen after a decision involving veteran closer Kenley Jansen. Detroit declined Jansen’s $12 million club option and paid a $2 million buyout, sending him into free agency after one season with the organization. The move left the Tigers with an opening at the back of their