Kyle Finnegan talked after earning his 6th of 11 saves this past season, about getting a big opportunity following the club’s sell-off at the trade deadline to work in the closer’s role.
“I think getting experience in that role is great, I’m enjoying it,” the now-30-year-old reliever said a few days before he celebrated his 30th birthday in early September.
“The high-pressure situations, the leverage situations are great for my confidence,” he said.
“You know, getting — been able to get the job done a few times, and just really trying to enjoy the experience, and take it one pitch at a time and not think too macro with it, and just kind of keep my head down and focus.