Kyle Finnegan faces scrutiny after struggling in recent relief outings
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 3, 2026, 12:31 AM
Last updated Sep 3, 2026
Detroit Tigers reliever Kyle Finnegan surrendered five runs on three hits and two walks while recording only one out during a 15-2 loss to the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday. This appearance elevated his season ERA to 4.07, capping a difficult August where he posted a 5.00 ERA and 1.67 WHIP across 10 appearances. The Tigers signed the veteran to a two-year, $19 million contract in December to anchor their late-inning relief efforts. With $8 million guaranteed for the 2027 season, the club must now determine if these recent control problems represent a temporary slump or a decline for the pitcher, who turns 35 on September 4. Detroit intends to use the remainder of September to evaluate whether he can regain his form and his role in the bullpen rotation.
- •Kyle Finnegan allowed five runs in one inning of work during Tuesday's 15-2 loss.
- •The reliever's ERA climbed to 4.07 following the outing against the Minnesota Twins.
- •Finnegan recorded a 5.00 ERA over 10 appearances throughout August.
- •The Tigers signed the veteran to a two-year deal worth $19 million.
- •Management will use the rest of September to assess his future role.
- 12:31 AMYahoo Sports — Tigers’ $19 Million Reliever Just Turned One Bad Month Into a Bigger Problem
"Kyle Finnegan’s five-run collapse raised his ERA to 4.07 and created a bigger question about the Tigers’ $19 million commitment. The post Tigers’ $19 Million Reliever Just Turned One Bad Month Into a Bigger Problem appeared first on HEAVY.
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