Kyle Finnegan

Kyle Finnegan had a rough outing in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Phillies, allowing one earned run and one hit while failing to record a strikeout.

Fantasy Impact

His performance resulted in his second blown save of the season. Despite this setback, Finnegan's season ERA slightly increased but remains impressive at 1.89, and his WHIP stands solid at 0.95. His strikeout rate and FIP suggest some vulnerability, but his low BABIP indicates he's been somewhat fortunate this season. Fantasy managers should be cautious, as his underlying metrics hint at potential regression, but he remains a viable option in leagues counting saves, given his role as the Nationals' closer.

Kyle Finnegan picked up his 13th save of the season in the top half of Tuesday's doubleheader against the White Sox.

Fantasy Impact

Finnegan did give up two hits, but he also struck out one while not allowing a run and making the Nationals 6-3 lead hold up. Finnegan is having an exceptional season to this point, securing 13 of 14 save chances and sporting a 1.56 ERA across 17 1/3 innings.

Kyle Finnegan notched a save in the Nationals' 3-0 victory over the Orioles on Tuesday.

Fantasy Impact

Finnegan delivered a clean inning, striking out one without allowing any hits or walks. This performance underscores Finnegan's role as a reliable closer for Washington. His season ERA now impressively stands at 1.76, coupled with a WHIP of 0.85, signaling strong ongoing contributions in these categories.

Kyle Finnegan delivered a flawless outing, striking out three in a clean inning to notch his tenth save in the Nationals' 1-0 victory over the Rangers.

Fantasy Impact

His performance was a textbook display of efficiency, utilizing just 13 pitches to retire the side and preserve the slim lead. This game further cements Finnegan's role as a reliable closer for the Nationals, especially considering his solid season stats including a 2.03 ERA and a 0.90 WHIP. However, his relatively low K/9 and high FIP suggest some caution; while he's locking down games, there's potential volatility in his performances. Fantasy managers should value him as a strong saves source, but keep an eye on any shifts in his underlying metrics.

Kyle Finnegan worked around one walk to throw a scoreless inning and earn the save on Sunday against the Marlins.

Fantasy Impact

Finnegan is up to nine saves on the season. He continues to take advantage of his opportunities.