Kyle Finnegan
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2 entriesJumped from 35% yesterday to the 60s after Jansen hit the IL, but four blown saves in limited opportunities is not a comfort. Still the most likely save source in Detroit — holds in 10-team leagues, but this is a live situation that warrants a lineup-lock check before rostering him tonight.
Jansen landed on the IL May 28 and the Tigers haven't named a replacement. Finnegan has the most closer experience on this roster in 2026. Add immediately — he should be above 50% before Saturday's games begin and FAAB bids will be competitive on Sunday.
Closer Watch
7 entriesKenley Jansen is on the IL (groin, no timetable), Will Vest has been a disaster as interim closer (7.41 ERA, 0-for-3 save conversions), and Finnegan has the best profile to stabilize the role long-term. It is a genuinely messy situation. Too volatile for standard leagues; monitor daily in 15-team formats only.
Kenley Jansen (groin, no timetable) remains on the IL and Will Vest has been catastrophically bad as interim closer (7.41 ERA, 0-for-3 save conversions). Finnegan is the most likely candidate to stabilize the role long-term. Monitor daily in 15-team leagues; too volatile for standard formats right now.
Holding the closer role while Kenley Jansen rehabs pelvic inflammation — Jansen is targeting a return on the Tigers' June 19 homestand. Finnegan is a short-term streaming option only; drop him the moment Jansen is activated.
De facto closer since Jansen's IL placement on May 28. Four blown saves in 2026 is a troubling pattern despite a 2.03 ERA in 26 appearances. Still the most likely save source in Detroit; Will Vest is the primary alternative if the Tigers intervene. Stream in 10-team leagues, but keep a hand on the wire.
De facto closer since Jansen's May 28 IL-15 placement. Has prior saves but now carries four blown saves in 2026. Still the most likely next-man-up; Will Vest is the speculative alternative if the Tigers intervene after another failure.
Elevated to primary save opps after Jansen's May 28 IL-15 placement. Finnegan has prior saves in 2026 and is the most likely next-man-up. Tigers have not officially named a closer — Drew Anderson is the speculative alternative. Add immediately in all formats.
Elevated to primary save opps after Jansen's May 28 IL-15 placement (pelvic inflammation). Finnegan has prior closes in 2026 during Jansen's first absence. Drew Anderson is the secondary option. Add immediately in all formats — the job is his until Jansen returns.