Tigers Sign All-Star Closer Kyle Finnegan to Two-Year, $19M Deal

Detroit Tigers have agreed to a $19 million, two-year contract with right-hander Kyle Finnegan, pending a physical. The 2024 All-Star closer, who recorded a career-high 38 saves, was acquired by the Tigers on July 31. This year, he posted a 4-4 record with a 3.47 ERA and 24 saves in 56 relief appearances, striking out 55 over 57 innings. For the Tigers, he was 3-0 with a 1.50 ERA and 4 saves in 16 outings, with 23 strikeouts in 18 innings. Finnegan missed time from Aug. 31 to Sept. 20 due to a right adductor strain.