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Locks down 20th save Finnegan picked up the save Monday against the Astros. He allowed no hits or walks while striking out one over a perfect inning.

Impact Finnegan made quick work of the Astros in the ninth inning, retiring the side to seal a Nationals win Monday. The veteran has allowed multiple runs in four outings but posted zeroes in 29 others. His 4.38 ERA and 1.28 WHIP over 39 innings this season are relatively underwhelming, but Finnegan remains a potential trade candidate for a contending team seeking bullpen depth.

JULY 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

2025 MLB Power Rankings: A New Team Reigns Supreme Ahead of Trade Deadline

We're racing toward the trade deadline and we have a new team at the top of our MLB Power Rankings.

JULY 28, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

2025 MLB Power Rankings: A New Team Reigns Supreme Ahead of Trade Deadline

Nationals Closer Firmly on Cubs' Radar Ahead of Trade Deadline Washington Nationals closer Kyle Finnegan has emerged as a potential target for the Chicago Cubs as the trade deadline draws closer.

JULY 23, 2025 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Cubs Reportedly Have All-Star Reliever 'On Their Radar' The Cubs reportedly are eyeing former Nationals All-Star reliever Kyle Finnegan as a bullpen boost ahead of the trade deadline.

JULY 21, 2025 • THESTATE.COM

This time, Nats find a way through the late innings to end a five-game skid Jose A. Ferrer escaped a jam in the eighth inning before Kyle Finnegan handled the ninth with ease as the Nationals beat the Padres, 4-2.

JULY 20, 2025 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Rebounds for 19th save Finnegan earned the save in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Padres, striking out two in a perfect ninth inning.

Impact Finnegan was called upon to protect a two-run lead in the ninth inning and needed just 10 pitches to do so. It was a strong rebound for the 33-year-old after surrendering eight runs over his previous two appearances, including a five-run loss Friday. He's now 19-for-25 in save chances this season with a 4.25 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 29:13 K:BB across 36 innings.

JULY 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rebounds for 19th save Finnegan earned the save in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Padres, striking out two in a perfect ninth inning.

JULY 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Lowe homers as Nationals defeat Padres 4-2 to snap 5-game skid

Nathaniel Lowe homered and the Washington Nationals snapped a five-game losing streak with a 4-2 victory over the San Diego Padres

JULY 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Hammered in Friday's loss Finnegan (1-4) surrendered five runs on four hits and a walk in a third of an inning to take the loss Friday against the Padres.

Impact Called upon to protect a 2-2 tie in the top of the ninth inning, Finnegan instead served up a grand slam to Manny Machado. The Nationals' closer held a 2.16 ERA on June 13, but since then he's been tagged for at least three runs in three of his 11 appearances, stumbling to a 9.90 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 6:5 K:BB over his last 10 innings while blowing his only two save chances. Finnegan is a prime candidate to get moved by the trade deadline, but he isn't helping his market value with his recent performances.

JULY 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Finnegan's struggles persist post-break after Abrams' emphatic HR WASHINGTON -- Kyle Finnegan has spent most of the last three seasons as the go-to finisher for the Nationals. But in the last two games, the...

JULY 19, 2025 • MLB.COM

Machado's slam caps 5-run 9th as Padres top Nationals 7-2

Manny Machado’s grand slam capped a five-run ninth inning, and the San Diego Padres beat the Washington Nationals 7-2

JULY 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Why Yankees, Dodgers Make Sense As Trade Fit For Nationals' Star Closer The New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers could emerge as the perfect suitors in a trade for Washington Nationals closer Kyle Finnegan.

JULY 17, 2025 • SACBEE.COM

Kyle Finnegan can't hold the line, handing the Nats another series loss The closer’s ninth-inning woes in a 6-5 loss to the Brewers overshadowed rookie Brady House’s first two major league home runs.

JULY 13, 2025 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Implodes in ninth inning Finnegan (1-3) allowed three runs on three hits and two walks over one-third of an inning, taking the loss and a blown save in Saturday's 6-5 loss to the Brewers.

Impact Finnegan had strung together 8.1 scoreless innings over his last eight appearances, allowing just two walks in that span. It came crashing down quickly Saturday, as he allowed three straight batters to reach base, including a two-run double by Andrew Vaughn that tied the game. Caleb Durbin delivered the final blow with a walk-off single. Finnegan has blown his last three save chances dating back to June 10 -- his recent strong pitching has come in non-save opportunities for the 38-56 Nationals. That poor record as a team suggests there won't be many saves to come by for any member of this bullpen, though Finnegan is on a one-year deal in 2025 and could be moved at the trade deadline. He remains the Nationals' best bet for saves for now.

JULY 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Implodes in ninth inning Finnegan (1-3) allowed three runs on three hits and two walks over one-third of an inning, taking the loss and a blown save in Saturday's 6-5 loss to the Brewers.

JULY 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Durbin's walk-off single lifts Brewers to 6-5 win over Nationals

Caleb Durbin hit an RBI single with one in the ninth inning to cap a three-run rally and give Milwaukee a 6-5 victory over the Washington Nationals

JULY 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Interim Nationals GM pledges a 'fresh voice' and manager Cairo says 'it's hard' to replace Martinez

Washington Nationals interim general manager Mike DeBartolo and interim manager Miguel Cairo are ready to try to turn around an organization that’s had the second-worst record in t...

JULY 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Should Nationals Send Their Slugger To Red Sox for This Prospect? As the trade deadline draws near, the Washington Nationals need to figure out their plan. Last year, they surprisingly held onto Kyle Finneg...

JULY 5, 2025 • SI.COM

Goes three innings to grab win Finnegan (1-2) walked two and struck out two over three scoreless and hitless innings to earn the extra-innings win over the Angels on Sunday.

Impact Finnegan was brought in to keep the game tied in the ninth inning. He achieved that goal and did the same in the 10th before protecting the three-run lead the Nationals generated in the 11th. It's just the fourth time all season he's been asked to cover more than one inning, though three of those instances have been in his last seven appearances. Finnegan was also fresh for this outing, while every other reliever in the Nationals' bullpen had pitched Friday or Saturday, and he got through it on 30 pitches (20 strikes). He's posted decent numbers with a 2.61 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and 25:10 K:BB across 31 innings, and he's also converted 18 of 23 save chances in 30 appearances. The Nationals are traveling back home for a three-game series versus the Tigers that starts Tuesday, so Finnegan should have plenty of time to rest up for the next save chance that arises.

JUNE 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Goes three innings to grab win Finnegan (1-2) walked two and struck out two over three scoreless and hitless innings to earn the extra-innings win over the Angels on Sunday.

Impact Finnegan was brought in to keep the game tied in the ninth inning. He achieved that goal and did the same in the 10th before protecting the three-run lead the Nationals generated in the 11th. It's just the fourth time all season he's been asked to cover more than in inning, though three of those instances have been in his last seven appearances. Finnegan was also fresh for this outing, while every other reliever in the Nationals' bullpen had pitched Friday or Saturday, and he got through it on 30 pitches (20 strikes). He's posted decent numbers with a 2.61 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and 25:10 K:BB across 31 innings, and he's also converted 18 of 23 save chances in 30 appearances. The Nationals are traveling back home for a three-game series versus the Tigers that starts Tuesday, so Finnegan should have plenty of time to rest up for the next save chance that arises.

JUNE 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Abrams' 2-run triple in 11th helps Nats beat Angels; Washington's Wood walked intentionally 4 times

CJ Abrams’ two-run triple capped a three-run 11th inning, and Washington’s James Wood became the sixth player in MLB history to be intentionally walked four times as the Nationals...

JUNE 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Blows second save in a row Finnegan was saddled with a blown save after allowing three runs on three hits, walking and striking out none, during Monday's 6-4 loss to the Rockies.

Impact It was perhaps the worst outing of the season for Finnegan, allowing a season-high three runs and three hits. The 33-year-old has flirted with danger lately, allowing seven hits in his last five games, but this was the first time that he allowed a run credited to him over that stretch. The right-hander is now 18-for-23 on save opportunities for the season.

JUNE 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Goodman and Moniak homer in the 9th to give the Rockies a 6-4 victory over the Nationals

Hunter Goodman homered twice, including a tying shot in the ninth inning, and then Mickey Moniak connected for a two-run drive that gave the Colorado Rockies a 6-4 victory over the...

JUNE 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Saddled with blown save Finnegan was charged with a blown save during Tuesday's extra-inning loss to the Mets, allowing no runs on one hit with one strikeout over 1.1 innings.

Impact Finnegan stepped into the contest in the bottom of the eighth with a one-run lead, two outs and an inherited runner on second base. The 33-year-old closer surrendered a hit to Pete Alonso that plated the runner on second, but Alonso was thrown out attempting to stretch the hit out into a double. Still, the hit tied the game and resulted in Finnegan's fourth blown save of the campaign. In his last 10 appearances, Finnegan has allowed four runs (two earned) on 10 hits and a 6:1 K:BB across 10 innings. He's converted on seven of his nine save chances during that stretch.

JUNE 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Soto, Alonso and McNeil rally Mets past Nationals 5-4 in 10 innings

Jeff McNeil doubled home the winning run in the 10th inning and the New York Mets rallied past the Washington Nationals 5-4

JUNE 11, 2025 • Associated Press

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