Kenley Jansen dealing with injury, but Tigers closer avoids IL
Kenley Jansen hasn't required a stint on the injured list, but the Detroit Tigers have been forced to keep him sidelined in the past two games.
Kenley Jansen is injured. The 38-year-old has been dealing with a right groin/lower abdomen issue. The problem hasn't required a stint on the injured list, but it forced the Detroit Tigers to keep him sidelined during the past two games.
Jansen is considered day-to-day. "Thankfully, we're going to get him back," manager A. J.
Hinch said Saturday, May 2, before the second of three games against the Texas Rangers at Comerica Park. "It's been an uneasy last few days in the bullpen. " INJURY NEWS: Tigers lose Will Vest to injured list with right forearm inflammation Before Saturday's game, the Tigers placed right-handed reliever Will Vest on the 15-day injured list with right lateral forearm inflammation , requiring further medical evaluation.
Without Vest and Jansen, only right-hander Kyle Finnegan is available among their high-leverage relievers. The Tigers expect Jansen to avoid the injured list. "He is still working his way through," Hinch said.