Kyle Finnegan Joins NL All-Star Team, Replacing Helsley

Washington Nationals closer Kyle Finnegan selected for his first All-Star Game, highlighting his standout season.

Finnegan replaces St. Louis Cardinals closer Ryan Helsley, who opted out for rest and recovery.
The 32-year-old reliever has excelled this season with 25 saves, a 2.45 ERA, and a .190 opponents' batting average.
Finnegan's selection marks the first time since 2021 that the Nationals have multiple All-Stars.
He joins teammate CJ Abrams in representing the Nationals at the Midsummer Classic in Arlington, Texas.
Finnegan's career-best performance follows strategic adjustments with pitching coach Jim Hickey and strategist Sean Doolittle.