Kenley Jansen, closing in on rare MLB milestone, reflects on career of saves and the loss that stays with him

MLB pitcher Kenley Jansen is three saves away from reaching 500 career saves. He has been playing while grieving the loss of his mother, who passed away in 2025.
Jansen, now three saves shy of becoming the third pitcher in MLB history with 500, has played with a heavy heart since losing his mother in 2025
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