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Oct 10, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Detroit Tigers pitcher Kyle Finnegan (64) throws against the Seattle Mariners during the seventh inning during game five of the ALDS round for the 2025 MLB playoffs at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Brashear-Imagn Images <\/span><\/div>\n<\/section>\nThe Detroit Tigers and right-hander Kyle Finnegan agreed to terms on a two-year contract worth $19 million guaranteed.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n The Tigers announced Saturday that Finnegan will receive a base salary of $8.75 million during the 2026 season and $8 million in 2027. The deal also includes a mutual option for 2028 at $10 million with a $2.25 million buyout.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n Finnegan, 34, is eligible for performance bonuses of $125,000 in each year for 40, 45, 50 and 55 games played.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n <\/p>\n Finnegan, who was born in Detroit, posted a 4-4 record with 24 saves and a 3.47 ERA in 56 relief appearances last season split between the Washington Nationals and Tigers. <\/p>\n<\/section>\n Detroit acquired Finnegan from Washington on July 31 in exchange for pitching prospects Josh Randall and R.J. Sales.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n An All-Star in 2024, Finnegan is 26-30 with 112 saves and a 3.55 ERA in 347 career games (zero starts) since making his MLB debut with Washington in 2020. The right-hander has struck out 343 batters in 347 1\/3 innings.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n In six postseason games with the Tigers in 2025, Finnegan was 1-1 with a 3.68 ERA. He allowed three runs in 7 1\/3 innings.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n