Texas Rangers ace Jacob deGrom reflected on the rarity of pitching milestones as Detroit Tigers reliever Kenley Jansen approaches his 500th career save, a feat only achieved by Hall of Famers Mariano Rivera and Trevor Hoffman. Jansen transitioned from catching to pitching after struggling at the plate, a decision influenced by Dodgers executive De Jon Watson. Now, with 495 saves, Jansen is on the brink of history, a journey he credits to Watson’s belief in him. Meanwhile, various MLB teams are navigating offseason changes and player performances as the season nears its conclusion.
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