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Washington Nationals want Kyle Finnegan to work down in the zone, whatever role he’s in going forward...

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.