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Reports: Tigers To Bring Back Kyle Finnegan on Two-Year, $19 Million Deal

The reported move follows a post-trade surge in Detroit fueled by heavier splitter usage.

Overview

  • Multiple outlets report a two-year agreement worth $19 million for Kyle Finnegan to return to Detroit that remains pending a physical and club confirmation.
  • Reporting indicates the contract can reach $20 million at its maximum value.
  • Finnegan posted a 1.50 ERA with 23 strikeouts and four walks over 18 innings after his July 31 trade to the Tigers.
  • The 34-year-old right-hander was an All-Star in 2024 and has 90 saves since 2023, the fifth-most in MLB over that span.
  • Coverage characterizes this as Detroit’s first multi-year addition of the offseason, signaling a focus on pitching with further roster work expected.