Another piece of the 2026 Detroit Tigers roster has just fallen into place. They needed to free up a spot on the 40-man roster for top reliever Kyle Finnegan, and that is what they did with their most recent trade of Chase Lee, who was dealt to the Toronto Blue Jays yesterday.

The Detroit Tigers are getting involved for the first time this offseason in a meaningful way by signing this All-Star closer.

The Tigers’ revamped bullpen is getting a big piece back. Detroit reached an agreement on Tuesday to bring back Kyle Finnegan on a two-year contract worth $19 million, pending a physical, sources told MLB.

The Detroit Tigers entered the offseason expected to add to their pitching staff both in the bullpen and in the starting rotation, they have made several moves

The Detroit Tigers re-signed right-handed reliever Kyle Finnegan – acquired at the trade deadline – to a two-year, $19 million deal in free agency.

The Tigers are nearing a deal to bring back closer Kyle Finnegan. Find out why and the latest on Detroit's bullpen at MLB Trade Rumors.

Detroit acquired Finnegan at the trade deadline this past summer, and proved his worth down the stretch. In 16 game appearances with the Tigers, Finnegan posted a 1.50 ERA with 23 strikeouts, nine hits and three earned runs over 18 innings pitched. He also had four saves and three holds.

Free-agent reliever Kyle Finnegan pitched 18 innings in 16 games for the Detroit Tigers in the 2025 season, posting a 1.50 ERA with 23 strikeouts.

Right-hander Kyle Finnegan was quick to say after the season that he enjoyed his time in Detroit after coming over

James Schiano and Eric Samulski analyze the Braves signing Robert Suárez to a three-year contract and the Tigers reportedly signing Kyle Finnegan to a two-year deal, debating which pitcher is a better fantasy option.