Lol, Finnegan will not be valuable for five years. His fastba velo is going to drop over the next couple seasons, at which point, he's done. Father Time is undefeated.
Second, he's a free agent after the 2025 season. So he's gone by the time this team is good.
Third, Finnegan isnt a back end of the bullpen reliever on a competitive team. He shouldnt be even on this team. He's middle relief. Which is important to have but not so irreplaceable that rebuilding teams shouldnt be looking to move them.
Again, value will never be higher. We should move him and anyone else that wont be here or good when this team is next competitive (2027+)
Finnegan has 11 saves each of the last two years. He has been as consistent as a reliever can get. He's absolutely a back end type pitcher on a good team. Many relievers are good into their mid 30's. A good team has to have reliable relievers which he is. He fills a valuable role for the Nats but what do you think you're going to get for him? It's ridiculous to think the Nats should look to trade every asset they have at the trade deadline. Some are keepers.
