Kyle Finnegan has officially re-signed with the Washington Nationals on a one-year $6MM deal, which includes $4MM in salary deferrals. Finnegan has been a consistent player for the Nationals over the past five years, earning the closer's role and accumulating impressive save numbers. However, concerns regarding his recent performance metrics—specifically his declining strikeout rate and increased susceptibility to hard contact—may have influenced the Nationals' initial decision to non-tender him in November before ultimately bringing him back under a new contract.
Finnegan's new contract guarantees him $6MM with $4MM in deferrals, reducing the net present value to $5.7MM, reflecting financial strategy for the Nationals.
Despite signing a one-year deal, Finnegan's declining strikeout rate and susceptibility to hard contact raise questions about his effectiveness moving forward.
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