Finnegan, again: Nats bring All-Star reliever

Kyle Finnegan is set to return to the Nationals on a one-year deal
The decision comes several months after the Nats declined to tender a contract to Finnegan, a 33-year-old right-hander who finished 2024 with 38 saves.
Nationals announce their deal with Kyle Finnegan and designate Stone Garrett for assignment
Closer Kyle Finnegan has finalized his one-year, $6 million deal with the Washington Nationals. The club also designated outfielder Stone Garrett for assignment on Thursday.
Finnegan, again: Nats bring All-Star reliever back on 1-year deal
Right-hander Kyle Finnegan walked into the Nationals' clubhouse at CACTI Ballpark of the Palm Beaches like no time had passed. Finnegan is back with the only Major League team he has played for since he debuted in 2020.
Reports: Nationals bringing back All-Star closer Kyle Finnegan
All-Star right-handed reliever Kyle Finnegan has agreed to return to the Washington Nationals on a one-year, $6 million deal, according to multiple reports on Tuesday.
Kyle Finnegan agrees to a $6M, 1-year deal to return to the Washington Nationals, AP sources say
Closer Kyle Finnegan has agreed to a one-year, $6 million contract to return to the Washington Nationals, pending the successful completion of a physical exam, two people with knowledge of the deal confirmed to The Associated Press.
Report: Nationals Bring Back All-Star Reliever Kyle Finnegan
Free agent reliever Kyle Finnegan is returning to the Washington Nationals after coming to terms on a one-year deal. The team has not confirmed the deal, which Jesse Rogers of ESPN reports is worth $6 million.
Nationals reuniting with All-Star closer on 1-year, $6 million deal
The Nationals have re-signed closer Kyle Finnegan after a disastrous second half led to the club non-tendering him at the end of last season
Kyle Finnegan returns to Nats’ fold with a new deal and no hard feelings
Kyle Finnegan steps back into the Nationals’ clubhouse and is expected to return to his closer role: “You’ve got to just understand that they’re running a business, too,” Finnegan said.
Nationals News: Was the DFA of Stone Garrett the right move?
When the Washington Nationals brought back Kyle Finnegan, they had to make a move to free up space on the 40 man roster. However, the move they made was a bit of a surprise. They DFA’d fan favorite outfielder Stone Garrett.
Nationals designate Stone Garrett for assignment
The Nationals announced Thursday that they’ve designated outfielder Stone Garrett for assignment. His roster spot goes to righty Kyle Finnegan, whose one-year deal to return to the Nationals is now official.
Garrett designated for assignment to open 40-man spot for Finnegan
The Nationals officially announced the re-signing of Kyle Finnegan this afternoon, but to clear a spot on the 40-man roster for their returning closer they made the surprising decision to designate outfielder Stone Garrett for assignment.
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