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.

The decision comes several months after the Nats declined to tender a contract to Finnegan, a 33-year-old right-hander who finished 2024 with 38 saves.

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 officially announced the re-signing of Kyle Finnegan this afternoon, but to clear a spot on the 40-man roster for their returning closer they made the surprising decision to designate outfielder Stone Garrett for assignment.

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.

When the Washington Nationals brought back Kyle Finnegan, they had to make a move to free up space on the 40 man roster. However, the move they made was a bit of a surprise. They DFA’d fan favorite outfielder Stone Garrett.

The Nationals announced Thursday that they’ve designated outfielder Stone Garrett for assignment. His roster spot goes to righty Kyle Finnegan, whose one-year deal to return to the Nationals is now official.