The Nationals surprised many by non-tendering closer Kyle Finnegan, despite his All-Star 2024 season with 38 saves, revealing concerns over his true value and performance.
Finnegan's impressive save totals might not reflect his true value, as his metrics such as FIP and xFIP indicate he hasn't been a premium reliever.
Despite a fastball averaging 97.4 mph, Finnegan struggled with missed bats and hard contact, raising questions about his effectiveness as a closer moving forward.
Teams seem to have hesitated to trade for Finnegan, which may have influenced the Nationals' decision to non-tender him amidst a broader team rebuild.
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