PHILADELPHIA — The Detroit Tigers have traded for a closer.

The Tigers acquired right-handed reliever Kyle Finnegan , who has 20 saves in 26 opportunities, from the Washington Nationals on Thursday, July 31, less than six hours before the MLB trade deadline.

The 33-year-old has a 4.38 ERA with 14 walks and 32 strikeouts across 39 innings in 40 games. The Tigers showed interest in Finnegan during free agency , but he signed with the Nationals.

He becomes a free agent after the 2025 season.

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