Jansen moves into 3rd in MLB history in win over Marlins

By Associated Press

Apr 12, 2026 12:07 am

DETROIT — Detroit’s Kenley Jansen put Miami down in order in the ninth inning and moved into a tie for third in MLB history with his 478th save, Javier Baez homered and the Detroit Tigers beat the Miami Marlins, 2-0, on Friday (Saturday in Manila) to end a five-game skid.

Jansen struck out one and moved into a tie with Hall of Famer Lee Smith (1980–97) on the saves list. The 38-year-old right-hander picked up his second save of the season.

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