Kenley Jansen confirms plans for World Baseball Classic
More than a month after him made a choice to join Detroit Tigerspitcher Kenley Jansen makes another move. Jansen on Friday officially announced he will play for Holland in 2026 World Baseball Classicby misdemeanor territory.
He explained the importance of re-presenting his homeland. In 2009, Jansen placed in the VBC.
“It means a lot,” Jansen said. “That’s how my dream started. I feel like it’s something I have to thank them for giving me the opportunity to prove myself in the ’09 Baseball Classic.”
Kenley Jansen confirms he will play for the Netherlands in the World Baseball Classic! pic.twitter.com/GVAkzJs7hV
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Jansen has been in the big leagues for 16 seasons. He debuted for the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2010. He played a total of 11 seasons in LA until 2021. After that, Jansen was traded to the Atlanta Braves in 2022. A year later, he was sent to the Boston Red Sox, where he played from 202024 to 2024 to 2025. Angeles Angels.
Jansen then became a free agent and signed a one-year contract with the Tigers. Detroit finished the season 87-75 and lost to the Seattle Mariners in a five-game ALDS series.
Last season Jansen played 62 games. He came with a 2.59 ERA, a 5-4 record and 29 saves. The World Baseball Classic is scheduled for March 5-17.
In 2009, the Netherlands reached the second round before losing to Puerto Rico 3-1. Objectively, Jansen is on the way to one day cement his place in the Baseball Hall of Fame.
He currently has a 54-40 record, 2.57 ERA, 1,278 strikeouts and 476 saves.
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