"Right-hander Kyle Finnegan was quick to say after the season that he enjoyed his time in Detroit after coming over in a deadline deal with the Nationals and that he'd be open to a return. Tigers GM Jeff Greenberg tells Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press that the interest is mutual, citing Finnegan's open-mindedness to the adjustments the Tigers suggested as well as his strong results and his "impact" in the clubhouse."
"The Tigers had Finnegan throw his splitter at career-high rates and slightly raised the horizontal release point on both his four-seamer and splitter. He rattled off 18 innings with a 1.50 ERA, 34.8% strikeout rate and 6.1% walk rate. Finnegan didn't miss many bats in the postseason but was clearly one of A.J. Hinch's most trusted relievers both in the regular season and in the playoffs."
Kyle Finnegan enjoyed his time in Detroit after a trade from the Nationals and expressed openness to returning. Tigers GM Jeff Greenberg says interest is mutual, citing Finnegan's receptiveness to mechanical and strategic adjustments, strong results, and clubhouse impact. Finnegan was non-tendered by Washington after a poor finish in 2024 but re-signed for $6MM and rebounded early in 2025. The Tigers increased his splitter usage and adjusted release points, leading to 18 innings with a 1.50 ERA, 34.8% strikeout rate and 6.1% walk rate. Detroit's bullpen needs upgrades as several relievers reach free agency.
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