Washington Nationals closer Kyle Finnegan has been named as a replacement on the National League All-Star team for St. Louis Cardinals closer Ryan Helsley. Finnegan on Monday became the fourth replacement that has been named for the NL roster, while there have been five AL replacements. He also became the 39th first-time All-Star.
Washington Nationals pitcher Kyle Finnegan celebrates after the last out of a baseball game against the New York Mets at Nationals Park, Wednesday, July 3, 2024, in Washington. The Nationals won 7-5. St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Ryan Helsley reacts after getting the final out during the 11th inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park, Friday, July 5, 2024, in Washington.
Finnegan is the fourth replacement that has been named for the NL roster, while there have been five AL replacements. He also became the 39th first-time All-Star. The Texas native is 2-4 with 25 saves and a 2.45 ERA in 41 appearances for the Nationals this year. This is his fifth MLB season. Helsley leads the majors with 32 saves, the last coming Saturday in his first appearance since July 5. He is still taking part in the All-Star activities in Arlington.
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