NL All-Stars add RHP Kyle Finnegan to replace Ryan Helsley

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Washington Nationals closer Kyle Finnegan was selected Monday for his first All-Star Game as a late replacement for St. Louis closer Ryan Helsley on the NL roster.

The major league leader with 32 saves, Helsley last pitched on Saturday for his 42nd inning of the season in 41 games. The right-hander, 29, told the St. Louis Post-Dispatch that he is healthy but was unlikely