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Tigers place reliever Kyle Finnegan on injured list for groin strain

3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 11:11 PM

Last updated Sep 17, 2026

Tigers place reliever Kyle Finnegan on injured list for groin strain

Summary

Detroit Tigers reliever Kyle Finnegan has been placed on the injured list due to inflammation in his left groin, ending his season. Finnegan's recent struggles included giving up four runs and six hits in two games against Toronto. He has a career-high of 10 blown saves this season and is struggling with his fastball velocity. The Tigers called up Ty Madden from Triple-A Toledo to fill Finnegan's roster spot. Madden has a 3.46 ERA in 17 big-league games this season. Finnegan signed a two-year, $19 million contract before the 2025 season and is set to earn $8.5 million in 2027.

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Status Watch

•Finnegan's season ends following a groin injury reported on Sept. 17.
•He has a career-high 10 blown saves this year.
•Ty Madden called up from Triple-A to replace Finnegan.
•Madden has a 3.46 ERA across 17 MLB games this season.
•Finnegan signed a two-year, $19 million contract before 2025.

Latest Updates

11:11 PMYahoo Sports — Kyle Finnegan injury update, as Tigers put RHP on IL to end his season
10:55 PMYahoo Sports — Groin strain ends season for Tigers reliever Kyle Finnegan

What they're saying

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Detroit Tigers injury update: A groin injury sent right-handed reliever Kyle Finnegan to the injured list, effectively ending his 2026 season.
— Yahoo Sports