Outlook Gleyber Torres
Finnegan represents a reliable source of saves with a stable, high-leverage bullpen role
Kyle Finnegan enters the season with a locked-in role at the back end of the Nationals' bullpen. As the primary closer on a rebuilding Washington squad, his fantasy utility remains heavily tied to his ability to convert save opportunities in close games. Finnegan's age and experience provide a stabilizing presence for the Nationals, and manager Dave Martinez has shown deep trust in him to handle high-leverage situations. While he may not pitch for a powerhouse club, Washington's tendency to play in tight games should guarantee him a steady stream of save opportunities.
From a categorical perspective, our projections expect Finnegan to stabilize your relief ratios while accumulating plenty of volume. He is projected to reach approximately 30 saves, paired with a solid mid-rotation ERA in the 3.60 to 3.80 range and a WHIP near 1.25. While he does not possess the elite, multi-strikeout dominance of the league's top-tier closers, Finnegan's projected strikeout rate remains highly serviceable, keeping him from being a liability in K/9. His volume and draft security make him a reliable secondary relief option who won't hurt your ratios.
In fantasy drafts, Finnegan aligns perfectly with a mid-round draft strategy for those looking to secure saves without paying the premium for elite closers. Our models suggest his current ADP represents a very fair valuation of his safe floor. Draft him as your secondary closer with the expectation of steady saves and respectable ratios, but be prepared to supplement your roster with high-strikeout setup men if you need to chase elite strikeout upside.
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Outlook Maxwell Muncy
Maxwell Muncy remains sidelined with a hand fracture but approaches a mid-June return window
Maxwell Muncy has not played recently while recovering from a fractured fifth metacarpal in his left hand, an injury that has kept him out since late April. The third-place Athletics (31-34) have had to adapt, deploying Zack Gelof as the primary option at third base in Muncy's absence.
Prior to landing on the injured list, the 23-year-old infielder was batting .239 with two home runs over 26 games. Our models project a solid .250 average with eight home runs and five steals the rest of the way, which would represent a nice step forward from his .214 rookie campaign in 2025.
The Athletics are scheduled for six home games this week against the Brewers and Rockies. However, because Muncy is still completing his rehabilitation and targets a mid-June return, fantasy managers must leave him on the bench or in an IL slot for now. Verdict: Sit.
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