Kyle Finnegan

Tigers right-hander Kyle Finnegan worked a clean ninth inning for his first save of the season on Thursday against the Braves.

Fantasy Impact

After Kenley Jansen had blown saves in each of his last two opportunities, it was Finnegan who got the nod in the ninth on Thursday. The former Nationals closer allowed a one-out single before shutting the door on a 5-2 Tigers win. Finnegan now sports a tidy 0.57 ERA on the season and could be in line for some more save chances given Jansen's early-season struggles.

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.