Nationals Re-Sign Kyle Finnegan to Bolster Bullpen

The Washington Nationals have re-signed right-handed reliever Kyle Finnegan to a one-year, $6 million contract. Finnegan, who has spent the past five seasons with the Nationals, has been a reliable presence in their bullpen. Over his tenure with the team, he has made 291 appearances, posting a 3.56 ERA and striking out 23.5% of batters faced. Finnegan took over the closer's role in recent years, recording 38 saves in the 2024 season. Despite some concerns about his declining strikeout rate and susceptibility to hard contact, the Nationals decided to bring him back, hoping he can continue to provide stability in their bullpen.
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The decision to re-sign Finnegan comes as part of the Nationals' strategy to add solid short-term veterans to their roster while they continue their rebuilding efforts. Alongside Finnegan, the Nationals have also signed relievers Jorge López and Lucas Sims to one-year deals, bolstering their bullpen depth. With Finnegan's experience and track record, the Nationals aim to have a reliable closer who can mentor younger pitchers and potentially become a valuable trade asset if the team is not contending by midseason. The Nationals' offseason moves reflect their commitment to balancing veteran presence with the development of their young core.