This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/tigers as Breaking Down Why Tigers Acquiring Chris Paddack Could Be Sneaky Good Move. After a terrible start to the second half of the season, the Detroit Tigers are starting to play a bit better of late.

The Minnesota Twins are finalizing a trade to send right-handed pitcher Chris Paddack to the Detroit Tigers, Ken Rosenthal and Dan Hayes of The Athletic report. Minnesota will receive a prospect in return for the veteran starter.

New Tigers pitcher Chris Paddack didn't meet the media Tuesday but, more importantly, he did spend a lot of time with AJ Hinch and Chris Fetter.