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Tigers bolster bullpen at trade deadline, acquiring Finnegan from Nats and Sewald from Guardians
DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Tigers are making moves, hoping to increase their chances of winning a World Series for the first time in more than four decades. Detroit acquired Kyle Finnegan from Washington for two prospects, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press just hours before the trade deadline on Thursday. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the trade wasn't announced. The 33-year-old Finnegan was an All-Star in 2024, but his velocity has been down this season. He has 20 saves with a 4.38 ERA in 2025. Detroit added Paul Sewald earlier in the day, giving the rebuilding Cleveland Guardians cash for the right-handed reliever. The AL Central-leading Tigers won their fourth straight game with newly acquired starting pitcher Chris Paddack on Wednesday, two days after he was added in a trade with the Minnesota Twins. Detroit has nearly a double-digit game lead in the division and is vying with Toronto and Houston for the best record in the league. The Tigers, trying to take advantage of ace Tarik Skubal and a balanced lineup, are aiming for their first World Series title since 1984. Detroit earned a spot in the playoffs last year for the first time in the decade after a late-season surge. In the trade for Finnegan, the Tigers sent minor league pitchers Josh Randall and R.J. Sales, Detroit's third and 10th round draft picks from 2024, respectively, to Washington. The 35-year-old Sewald is eligible to return from the injured list on Sunday after being shut down with a strained right shoulder, but he isn't expected to pitch until September. He is 1-1 with a 4.70 ERA in 18 games this season, averaging more than one strikeout each inning. Detroit opens a three-game series Friday night at Philadelphia. ___ AP Sports Writer Howard Fendrich contributed to this report. ___ AP MLB:
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Tigers bolster bullpen at trade deadline, acquiring Kyle Finnegan from Nats and Paul Sewald from Guardians
DETROIT — The Detroit Tigers are making moves, hoping to increase their chances of winning a World Series for the first time in more than four decades. Detroit acquired Kyle Finnegan from Washington for two prospects, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press just hours before the trade deadline on Thursday. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the trade wasn't announced. The 33-year-old Finnegan was an All-Star in 2024, but his velocity has been down this season. He has 20 saves with a 4.38 ERA in 2025. Detroit added Paul Sewald earlier in the day, giving the rebuilding Cleveland Guardians cash for the right-handed reliever. The AL Central-leading Tigers won their fourth straight game with newly acquired starting pitcher Chris Paddack on Wednesday, two days after he was added in a trade with the Minnesota Twins. Detroit has nearly a double-digit game lead in the division and is vying with Toronto and Houston for the best record in the league. The Tigers, trying to take advantage of ace Tarik Skubal and a balanced lineup, are aiming for their first World Series title since 1984. Detroit earned a spot in the playoffs last year for the first time in the decade after a late-season surge. In the trade for Finnegan, the Tigers sent minor league pitchers Josh Randall and R.J. Sales, Detroit's third and 10th round draft picks from 2024, respectively, to Washington. The 35-year-old Sewald is eligible to return from the injured list on Sunday after being shut down with a strained right shoulder, but he isn't expected to pitch until September. He is 1-1 with a 4.70 ERA in 18 games this season, averaging more than one strikeout each inning. Detroit opens a three-game series Friday night at Philadelphia.
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MLB Trade Roundup: Twins Begin Sell-Off as Brewers, Tigers Make Moves
With the July 31 trade deadline looming, deals are already getting done with more on the way. Contenders are looking to add bats and pitching help for October, while sellers hope to rebuild around prospect hauls. Here are the trades that have already happened. July 28: Tampa Bay Rays trade for new catcher after dealing Danny Jansen After trading catcher Danny Jansen to the Milwaukee Brewers, the Tampa Bay Rays acquired Nick Fortes from the Miami Marlins, giving up outfield prospect Matthew Etzel, according to FanSided baseball reporter Robert Murray. Fortes is slashing .240/.288/.349 with two home runs and six doubles. Fortes won't be a free agent until after the 2028 season. Milwaukee Brewers acquire catcher Danny Jansen from Tampa Bay Rays The Brewers improved their backup catcher position, acquiring Danny Jansen from the Rays for infield prospect Jadher Areinamo, according to The Athletic's Will Sammon. Jansen has a .703 OPS and 11 home runs in 73 games and is considered a solid defender. Jansen is a significant upgrade over Eric Haase, who has a .647 OPS and two home runs this season. The move comes as two-time All-Star catcher William Contreras has been playing with a fracture in his left middle finger, which has affected his production. He has just a .682 OPS and six home runs this year. Minnesota Twins begin sell-off, trade Chris Paddack to Detroit Tigers The Detroit Tigers bolstered their pitching staff by acquiring starter Chris Paddack and reliever Randy Dobnak from the Twins as Minnesota begins its sell-off ahead of Thursday's trade deadline, The Athletic reports. In return, the Twins received Detroit's No. 14 prospect Enrique Jimenez, a 19-year-old catcher hitting .250 with a .779 OPS and six home runs in rookie ball. The move addresses Detroit's rotation needs as the team pushes for a wild-card spot. Paddack is finally healthy after undergoing a second Tommy John surgery in May 2022. In 21 starts this season, he's 3-9 with a 4.95 ERA and 83 strikeouts over 111 innings. His fastball is averaging 93.8 mph and he's in the 85th percentile in chase rate at 31.7%. He becomes Detroit's new back-end starter with both Jackson Jobe and Reese Olson on the shelf for the rest of the season. The trade gives Detroit additional arms for both the rotation and bullpen as the deadline approaches, while Minnesota continues reshaping its roster for the future. Related Headlines Did Clippers Superstar James Harden Shave off His Iconic Beard? Emotional Goodbye; Sandberg Sought Cubs Greats in Final Days Cleveland Browns Owner Throws GM Under the Bus if Shedeur Sanders Disappoints in NFL San Diego Padres Game Today: Includes Full 2025 Padres Schedule
