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Mets could target Nationals All-Star reliever to round out bullpen depth

The New York Mets’ pitching staff has been a pleasant surprise given the injury troubles they have dealt with. Their 2.37 overall ERA this season is the best in baseball, with the starting rotation and bullpen both pitching at a very high level.

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Could Mets bolster bullpen with this top trade target?

The New York Mets' bullpen has been a somewhat unexpected bright spot in the 2025 season. While most expected the Mets' relief corps to be solid, the collective 2.47 ERA they've produced (which is third-best in MLB) through April 22 has been awesome for fans to behold.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / April 22

Washington Nationals Have Two Potential Trade Candidates When Deadline Hits

The Washington Nationals are off to another slow start in 2025. They are 9-13 heading into Tuesday, putting them in a tie for last place in the NL East division.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / April 20

Washington Nationals All-Star Closer Reaches Incredible Statistical Anomaly

Thus far in the 2025 MLB regular season, when the Washington Nationals have been able to build an early lead, they have been victorious. Their starting pitching has been excellent for the most part and when they can get the ball to set up man Jose A.

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Philadelphia Phillies News / Athlon Sports / April 19

Phillies Trade Idea Nabs NL East Reliever Team Has Been Linked to

Before the trade deadline a season ago, the Philadelphia Phillies were linked heavily to right-hander Kyle Finnegan. The Washington Nationals didn’t move on from him, which came as a surprise to many after he posted a 3.68 ERA during the campaign.

Athletics News / Washington Nationals on SI / April 19

Washington Nationals Closer Could be Trade Deadline Target for AL Contenders

The Washington Nationals are a team that many people around the MLB are going to be keeping a close eye on in the coming months. Not expected to contend for a playoff spot, they have several veterans who could be viewed as the missing piece for a contender to add ahead of the trade deadline for an anticipated postseason push.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / April 15

Nationals Manager Facing Lack of Options To Fix Biggest Weakness on Team

The Washington Nationals have battled in the early going with a 6-10 record. Inconsistency has already been a major issue for the team, with wild stretches

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / April 11

Nationals Already Miss Veteran Reliever After Trading Him To Royals

How the Washington Nationals addressed their bullpen this offseason left a lot to be desired. Retaining closer Kyle Finnegan after non-tendering him earlier in the winter saved what was an underwhelming approach to filling out the relief pitching staff.

Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / April 7

James Wood and Kyle Finnegan power Nationals past the mighty Dodgers

The upstart Nationals took game one against the billion dollar Dodgers In game on of the Nationals vs Dodgers series, David won. The Nats took home a 6-4 win against the billion dollar Dodgers.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / April 1

Cubs Trade Pitch Lands All-Star Nationals Reliever

The Chicago Cubs have a very strong starting lineup and starting rotation. But the bullpen can still use some improvements. In the trade market, the Cubs will have plenty of options, but an All-Star from the Washington Nationals makes a lot of sense.

Washington Nationals News / New Baseball Media / March 27

2024-25 MLB Offseason Recap: Washington Nationals

The Washington Nationals haven’t made the playoffs since the 2019 season, as the team’s largely been in a rebuild since the 2020 campaign. However, that rebuild began to bring fruits in 2024, as James Wood and Dylan Crews made their MLB debut.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / March 23

Nationals All-Star Reliever Shines in Final Spring Training Appearance

For all the drama around the Washington Nationals and reliever Kyle Finnegan, of late he’s performed like the reliever he was a year ago. The Nationals didn’t re-sign him until late February after non-tendering him in November and allowing the 33-year-old to test free agency.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / March 4

Washington Nationals Contract Details Revealed for All-Star Closer

The Washington Nationals have shaped the bullpen to their liking as Spring Training moves along. After inking Kyle Finnegan to a one-year, $6 million contract last week, Washington now can breathe easy.

Washington Nationals News / Bluejaysnation / February 25

News and Notes: Kyle Finnegan signs one-year deal with Nationals

A potential relief option for the Toronto Blue Jays is off the board. It was pretty surprising that Kyle Finnegan took so long to sign, but on Tuesday, it was reported that the Nationals re-signed the right-handed pitcher.

Washington Nationals News / Field Level Media / February 25

Reports: Nationals bringing back All-Star closer Kyle Finnegan

All-Star right-handed reliever Kyle Finnegan has agreed to return to the Washington Nationals on a one-year, $6 million deal, according to multiple reports on Tuesday.

Washington Nationals News / Larry Brown Sports / February 25

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Washington Nationals News / Last Word On Sports / February 25

Report: Nationals Bring Back All-Star Reliever Kyle Finnegan

Free agent reliever Kyle Finnegan is returning to the Washington Nationals after coming to terms on a one-year deal. The team has not confirmed the deal, which Jesse Rogers of ESPN reports is worth $6 million.

Washington Nationals News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 25

Nationals to re-sign All-Star closer

The Nationals are bringing back Kyle Finnegan.

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MLB News / Yardbarker / February 20

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Washington Nationals News / Last Word On Sports / January 23

Teams Looking to Sign Former Nationals All-Star in Free Agency

As the free agent reliever market heats up, longtime Washington Nationals reliever Kyle Finnegan could be the next to sign. The 33-year-old was surprisingly non-tendered by Washington in November after recording a 3.68 ERA and 38 saves last season.

Washington Nationals News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 23

Interest In Kyle Finnegan Picking Up

As late-inning relievers finally begin to come off the board, interest in former Nationals closer Kyle Finnegan has picked up “significantly,” Robert Murray of FanSided reports.

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / January 10

Angels Among 4 Teams Showing Interest in $25 Million All-Star Reliever: Report

The Los Angeles Angels are reportedly interested in signing All-Star reliever Kyle Finnegan. Finnegan received his first All-Star selection last season and finished second among National League relievers (third overall) with 38 saves.

MLB News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / January 3

Potential D-backs Free Agency Target: Kyle Finnegan

This article is part of a series evaluating potential free agent and trade acquisitions for the Arizona Diamondbacks entering the 2025 season. The D-backs are still in the market for a closer.

Washington Nationals News / Fastball on SI / December 1

Kyle Finnegan Dubbed Notable Free Agent After Getting Non-Tendered By Nationals

The Washington Nationals cut ties with their All-Star closer a few weeks back, adding yet another intriguing reliever to the free agent market. Kyle Finnegan got non-tendered ahead of MLB's league-wide deadline on Nov.

Washington Nationals News / Bluejaysnation / November 30

Free Agent Profile: The Blue Jays should be interested in Kyle Finnegan after the Nationals non-tendered him

Kyle Finnegan was non-tendered by the Washington Nationals, which is surprising, to say the least. Drafted in the sixth round of the 2013 draft by the Texas Rangers, Finnegan didn’t make his big league debut until the 2020 season with the Nationals.

Washington Nationals News / Larry Brown Sports / November 22

Nationals let go of All-Star pitcher

The Washington Nationals have made a surprising roster decision. The Nats have decided not to tender a contract to relief pitcher Kyle Finnegan. The team also non-tendered pitcher Tanner Rainey, who was part of their 2019 World Series-winning club.

Washington Nationals News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 22

Nationals make surprising decision on All-Star closer coming off career season

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Washington Nationals News / Yardbarker / June 22, 2021

Nationals activate Max Scherzer, add Kyle Finnegan to IL

Scherzer, a three-time Cy Young Award winner, left a June 11 start against the San Francisco Giants after throwing only 12 pitches because of a groin injury.

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