Tigers’ Kenley Jansen injury update announced on Friday

Detroit Tigers closer Kenley Jansen was placed on the injured list in late May due to pelvic inflammation. While trade rumors are dominating Tigers headlines right now, the team is dealing with multiple injury concerns. According to Chris McCosky, Jansen is throwing a bullpen on Friday.

“Kenley Jansen, who is eligible to come off the IL next Friday, is throwing a bullpen,” McCosky reported.

Jansen, 38, pitched to a 4.80 ERA across 18 outings before landing on the injured list. While he was not performing up to his expectations, Jansen is still a good pitcher who is more than capable of turning things around.

It remains to be seen when Jansen will return, but the fact that he is throwing a bullpen on Friday is encouraging. The Tigers will continue to monitor and provide updates on Kenley Jansen’s injury status as they are made available.

Overall, Detroit holds a 25-38 record. The ball club is in fourth place in the American League Central standings. It has been a difficult season. The Tigers will likely end up selling at the trade deadline unless they have a huge couple of months and completely turn their season around.

It is worth mentioning that Detroit is fresh off of a sweep against the Tampa Bay Rays — who are in first place in the American League East. Perhaps the Tigers are on the verge of getting back on track.

They will look to earn their fourth consecutive victory on Friday night against the Seattle Mariners at 6:40 PM EST in Detroit.

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