Danny Jansen

The Rangers have agreed to a two-year $14.5 million contract with free agent catcher Danny Jansen.

Fantasy Impact

Jansen can earn up to $15.5 million with incentives. He hit .215 at the plate with 14 home runs last season with the Rays and Brewers.

The Brewers have declined the mutual option on Danny Jansen.

Fantasy Impact

Jansen posted a .215 average with 14 home runs in 98 games in 2025. The 30-year-old should have interest as a platoon or backup catcher on the open market.

Danny Jansen went 2-for-3 in the win over the Padres with a home run, one RBI, and one run scored, while also drawing a walk and striking out once.

Fantasy Impact

After today’s victory, Jansen holds a .209 batting average with 13 home runs and 34 RBI across 96 games this season. The veteran is hitting .333 over his last seven games.

The Milwaukee Brewers acquired Danny Jansen and cash considerations from the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for Jadher Areinamo.

Fantasy Impact

Jansen posted a .204/.314/.389 slash line in 73 games with the Rays this season. He'll serve as William Contreras' backup behind the plate.

Danny Jansen went 1-for-3 with a homer, a walk, two runs, and one RBI in a 5-3 loss to the Orioles on Sunday.

Fantasy Impact

Jansen launched a solo homer in the fourth inning to cut the Orioles' lead to 4-2. The veteran catcher is hitting .212 with 11 homers, 28 runs, and 29 RBI across 208 at-bats this season. He's heating up of late, hitting .263 with two homers over his last seven games. He's worth a look as a reserve catcher in deep fantasy leagues.