Nationals Predicted To Cut Ties With $6 Million Closer In Huge Trade

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    MLB Expert Predictions for Entire 2025 Season

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    The Washington Nationals have a competitive young team, but they're also playing in a very competitive division, so there's a chance their roster isn't good enough for a division title yet.

    If they fall out of postseason contention, what will the Nationals opt to do?

    ESPN's David Schoenfield recently suggested the Nationals would cut ties with their closer, Kyle Finnegan, in a blockbuster trade ahead of the trade deadline.

    Washington Nationals closer Kyle Finnegan
    WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 23: Kyle Finnegan #67 of the Washington Nationals looks on during a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles at Nationals Park on April 23, 2025 in Washington, DC. Mitchell Layton/Getty Images

    "Finnegan had 66 saves over the past two seasons and was the Nationals' All-Star rep in 2024, but they non-tendered him anyway -- only to re-sign him to a one-year deal in spring training as there wasn't much interest in him from other teams," Schoenfield wrote. "Despite the 38 saves last year, he's not an elite closer, which is why no other team signed him, so his potential trade value is minimal unless he suddenly cuts down on the home runs or the walks."

    Finnegan would be a popular name at the trade deadline because almost all contending teams are looking to add relief talent. He might not be acquired to be a closer, but a team like the New York Yankees or Boston Red Sox could use another righty to slot in during the seventh or eighth inning of close ball games.

    It should be expected that if the Nationals fall out of playoff contention, they'll look to trade Finnegan. The return might not be too much, but it'll be more than losing him in free agency.

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    Zach Pressnell is a Newsweek contributor based in Columbus, Ohio. His focus is MLB content. He has an extensive knowledge of professional baseball and all things that come with it after working closely with the sport for years. Zach has been with Newsweek since November 2024 and previously worked at FanSided and OnSI. He is a graduate of Bethany College (WV). You can get in touch with Zach by emailing z.pressnell@newsweek.com.


    Zach Pressnell is a Newsweek contributor based in Columbus, Ohio. His focus is MLB content. He has an extensive knowledge ... Read more