Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo says he's happy with the progress of an organizational rebuild that began less than two years after Washington won the 2019 World Series. The Nationals are sellers at the trade deadline for a fourth consecutive season, but Rizzo says “you can see the progress and the process working.
Washington Nationals ’ Lane Thomas , right, collides with St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn, left, while stealing second base during the first inning of a baseball game at Nationals Park, Saturday, July 6, 2024, in Washington.
Finnegan, 32, has a 2.45 ERA and 25 saves in 29 opportunities. He was a late selection to the NL All-Star team. Rizzo called him Monday to deliver the news, and Finnegan let it go to voicemail. Washington’s starting rotation, always a top priority for Rizzo, has been steadied this year by homegrown prospects Jake Irvin and Mitchell Parker, and deadline acquisitions MacKenzie Gore and DJ Herz. Shortstop CJ Abrams, acquired from the San Diego Padres in the Juan Soto deal, was an All-Star this year, and rookie outfielder James Wood has been solid since his debut on July 1.
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