The MLB non-tender deadline, typically a mundane formality during baseball’s offseason, grew more interesting Friday when the Washington Nationals declined to tender a contract to closer Kyle Finnegan, sending him into the free agency vortex. The decision was a somewhat surprising move, but not without reason.

Kyle Finnegan and Tanner Rainey have been staples in the Washington Nationals' bullpen for the past few seasons, but they are now slated to enter free agency.

The decision to non-tender the two relievers leaves the bullpen decidedly less experienced — and without a closer.

In a surprise move, the Nationals non-tendered closer Kyle Finnegan. He's now a free agent. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.

The Washington Nationals non-tendered right-handed closer Kyle Finnegan on Friday, the team announced.Finnegan made his first All-Star team last season, posting a 3.68 ERA and a career-high 38 saves in 65 appearances.

The Washington Nationals have decided to part ways with All-Star pitcher Kyle Finnegan, raising questions about the team's strategy and future. In a surprising move, the Washington Nationals have opted not to tender a contract to Kyle Finnegan,

The Washington Nationals made a shocking decision to let their All-Star closer Kyle Finnegan become a free agent by non-tendering a contract to him on Friday.

W ashington’s Nationals avoided arbitration with reliever Mason Thompson, signing the right-hander to a one-year deal, and at the non-tender deadline last night, the ballclub an

The Nationals have tendered contracts to all unsigned 40-man roster players with the exception of Kyle Finnegan and Tanner Rainey.Finnegan and Rainey are now free agents.The 40-man roster is now at 36.