Details of Kyle Finnegan’s $6 million, one-year contract with the Washington Nationals: Deferred money payable $2 million on Jan. 15, 2027, and $2 million on Jan. 15, 2028

February 25: The Nationals are bringing back Kyle Finnegan, with Robert Murray of FanSided reporting that the two sides have agreed to a one-year contract. The Warner Sports Management client gets a $6MM guarantee, per Jesse Rogers of ESPN. The Nats have a full 40-man roster and will need to make a corresponding move to make this official.

Kyle Finnegan was disappointed, but not resentful of the Nationals when they chose to non-tender him three months ago. He understood it was a business decision, and he always left the door open for a return.

Kyle Finnegan steps back into the Nationals’ clubhouse and is expected to return to his closer role: “You’ve got to just understand that they’re running a business, too,” Finnegan said.

Closer Kyle Finnegan has finalized his one-year, $6 million deal with the Washington Nationals. The club also designated outfielder Stone Garrett for assignment on Thursday.

Right-hander Kyle Finnegan walked into the Nationals' clubhouse at CACTI Ballpark of the Palm Beaches like no time had passed. Finnegan is back with the only Major League team he has played for since he debuted in 2020.

Closer Kyle Finnegan has agreed to a one-year, $6 million contract to return to the Washington Nationals, pending the successful completion of a physical exam, two people with knowledge of the deal confirmed to The Associated Press.

The Nationals are bringing back All-Star closer Kyle Finnegan on a one-year, $6 million contract, sources told ESPN's Jesse Rogers. Finnegan made 38 saves last season but had a 5.79 ERA in the second half of the season.