Morning Briefing: Nationals To Re-Sign Kyle Finnegan

Good morning, Mets fans!

The Washington Nationals are re-signing reliever Kyle Finnegan to a one-year deal, per Jesse Rogers of ESPN. Finnegan, 33, earned an All-Star selection last season but struggled significantly in the second half. He’ll return to Washington on a $6 million guarantee.

Despite his struggles, the Nats could still opt to have him close. A National since 2020, he has been a reliable late-inning reliever each season since. With Washington unlikely to contend, he also profiles as a potential trade candidate.

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On This Date in Mets History

2016: Major League Baseball and the MLBPA agree on a rule protecting infielders from baserunners. The rule requires runners to attempt to reach the base and stay on it while sliding. Notably, this decision comes just months after Chase Utley broke Mets shortstop Rubén Tejada‘s leg.

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Born on This Date: Kevin Plawecki (1991).

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