At 37 years old, Los Angeles Angels closer Kenley Jansen is currently the leader in active saves in Major League Baseball. Despite his advancing age, he recently stated in an interview that he does not plan to retire anytime soon and hopes to play four more seasons after this one.
Jansen has accumulated 467 saves in Major League Baseball, ranking first among active players and fourth in the all-time list. With just 12 more saves, he can surpass Lee Smith for third place in history. However, catching up to Mariano Rivera's 652 saves or Trevor Hoffman's 601 saves will be quite challenging.
However, Jansen recently revealed in a media interview that he has no intention of retiring soon. He stated, "My goal is to play at least four more years after this season."
Jansen believes that if he can get his body in optimal condition, he is confident that his performance next season will improve. He said, "This offseason, I will work hard to get my body in better shape. Last year, I spent most of my time with my mother because she was ill, and I didn't train much during the offseason. This offseason, I will dedicate this time to her and to myself to reach my best condition."
Jansen signed a one-year, $10 million contract with the Angels before this season. He has appeared in 45 games this season, achieving a record of 4 wins and 2 losses, with an ERA of 2.79, and has recorded 20 saves.