Groin strain ends season for Tigers reliever Kyle Finnegan
Kyle Finnegan reported inflammation in his left groin and was placed on the injured list.
The Detroit Tigers have placed reliever Kyle Finnegan on the injured list for the remainder of the season due to a groin strain. Finnegan, 35, gave up four runs and six hits in two games against Toronto before reporting inflammation in his left groin on September 17th. His recent performance has been below his own standards, with 10 blown saves, 10 homers allowed in 60⅔ innings, a .470 opponent slugging percentage, and a .850 opponent OPS.
His walks per nine innings and strikeouts per nine innings have also been career highs and lows, respectively. Finnegan signed a two-year, $19 million contract prior to the 2025 season and will earn $8.5 million in 2027. To replace him, the Tigers called up right-hander Ty Madden from Triple-A Toledo, who has a 3.46 ERA and 1.077 WHIP in 17 big-league games.
Finnegan's fastball velocity has been down in his last three outings, sitting between 93-94 mph, and he has struggled with consistency in his slider and splitter. Jack Flaherty, who suffered a flexor strain, is expected to make a rehab start with Triple-A Toledo this weekend, potentially on Saturday or Sunday. Justin Verlander is also anticipated to throw a simulated game soon, with potential activation off the injured list following a successful rehab start.
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