Kyle Finnegan

The Tigers and closer Kyle Finnegan are in agreement on a two-year, $19 million contract.

Fantasy Impact

Finnegan returns to Detroit who he finished the 2025 season with where he posted a 1.50 ERA across 16 relief appearances. He'll likely be competing with Will Vest for the primary closer role in the Tigers bullpen.

There is reportedly mutual interest in Kyle Finnegan returning to the Tigers.

Fantasy Impact

Finnegan was traded to the Tigers at the deadline last year. He ended the year as a key piece at the end of the Tigers bullpen. It would not be a surprise to see him end up back in Detroit.

The Detroit Tigers activated Kyle Finnegan from the 15-day injured list on Friday.

Fantasy Impact

Finnegan has rejoined the Tigers after a rehab appearance on Thursday in which he recorded a strikeout over two-thirds of an inning. He is expected to continue pitching in high-leverage situations. In a corresponding move, Mason Horn was optioned to Triple-A Toledo.

Kyle Finnegan began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Toledo on Thursday.

Fantasy Impact

Finnegan threw 13 pitches over 0.2 innings of relief, recording a walk and a strikeout without allowing an earned run. He is expected to return to Detroit for potential activation during this weekend's series against the Atlanta Braves.

Kyle Finnegan threw a bullpen session on Monday, along with fielding work and running.

Fantasy Impact

The Detroit Tigers are waiting to see how Finnegan recovers before determining his next steps. He could begin a minor league rehab assignment before the end of the week, which would put him on track to return before the end of the regular season.