Kenley Jansen fantasy outlook 2027
Kenley Jansen ranks 227th overall in our 2027 fantasy baseball rankings, 23rd among relief pitchers, and 449th in points leagues. The 2027 projection is 13 SV, 3.44 ERA, 1.13 WHIP, 53 K in 53 IP. In 2026 he posted a 3.20 ERA and 51 strikeouts over 45 innings across 50 appearances. His 4.46 FIP says his 3.20 ERA was kinder than his pitching. At 39 next season the projection takes off a little for age.
Overall (5x5)
#227
of 1184
Relief pitcher
#23
of 409
Points leagues
#449
176 proj. pts
Dynasty
#233
Keeper value
Round 19
12-team draft
Pitching: projection and recent seasons
| Season | G | GS | IP | W | SV | HLD | K | K% | BB% | ERA | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 projection | 57 | 0 | 53.1 | 4 | 13 | 1 | 53 | 23.9% | 9.8% | 3.44 | 1.13 |
| 2026 | 50 | 0 | 45.0 | 4 | 22 | 1 | 51 | 28.3% | 12.8% | 3.20 | 1.04 |
| 2025 | 62 | 0 | 59.0 | 5 | 29 | 0 | 57 | 24.4% | 8.1% | 2.59 | 0.95 |
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2026 splits
What hitters did against him, by the hand they bat with and where he pitched.
| Split | PA | AVG | OBP | SLG | HR | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs left-handed hitters | 100 | .120 | .270 | .277 | 4 | 30 |
| vs right-handed hitters | 80 | .197 | .263 | .338 | 3 | 21 |
| Home | 98 | .134 | .255 | .171 | 1 | 21 |
| Away | 82 | .181 | .280 | .458 | 6 | 30 |
2026 Statcast and advanced numbers
xBA against
.194
xSLG against
.363
xwOBA against
.293
FIP
4.46
ERA
3.20
45.00 IP
WAR
0.3
Expected stats come from Statcast as MLB's Stats API publishes them: what the quality of contact was worth, before defense and luck.
Ranked around Kenley Jansen
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Best fantasy teammates
Detroit Tigers depth chart- #32Riley GreeneOFDET
- #102Kevin McGonigleSSDET
- #108Dillon DinglerCDET
- #110Troy MeltonSPDET
- #193Keider MonteroSPDET
- #204Framber ValdezSPDET
Common questions
Where should I draft Kenley Jansen in 2027?
Kenley Jansen is 227th on our 2027 board for 5x5 roto leagues, about round 19 in a 12-team draft, and 449th in standard points leagues.
Is Kenley Jansen a keeper for 2027?
He is worth a round 19 pick in a 12-team league, so he is a value to keep at any cost later than that round.
What positions is Kenley Jansen eligible at?
By 2026 games (20 at a position, or 5 starts or 8 relief outings for pitchers) he qualifies at RP. Leagues set their own thresholds.
What team does Kenley Jansen play for?
Kenley Jansen is listed with the Detroit Tigers, in the bullpen on the depth chart.
More: 2027 relief pitcher rankings, dynasty rankings and keeper values. He is the 227th pick on our board.
By the Parlae deskPlayer data updated Oct 14, 2026 at 7:53 AM ETHow this is builtReport a wrong number