The Detroit Tigers receive a poor grade on their trade with the Minnesota Twins for Chris Paddack and Randy Dobnak.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/tigers as Tigers Acquiring Chris Paddack Won't Move Needle for Postseason Push . The Detroit Tigers have been struggling quite a bit since the All-Star break, and with the trade deadline coming up, the team seemingly needs to make some improvements.

The Detroit Tigers agreed to a trade Monday to acquire starting pitcher Chris Paddack from the Minnesota Twins, sources told ESPN, confirming an initial report from The Athletic. The Tigers will also receive right-hander Randy Dobnak in the deal, with catching/first-base prospect Enrique Jimenez going to the Twins, sources told ESPN.

Rookie Troy Melton pitched seven scoreless innings in his second career start, and the Detroit Tigers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-1 on Monday night.

Jack Flaherty pitched six scoreless innings, Gleyer Torres hit a three-run homer and the Detroit Tigers ended a six-game losing streak with a 10-4 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday.

Bo Bichette's two-run single broke a scoreless tie in the eighth inning and the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the slumping Detroit Tigers 6-1. (July 27, 2025) 365 Bloor Street East, Toronto, Ontario, M4W 3L4 © 2025 National Post,

Gleyber Torres drove in four runs, including a three-run homer, and Jack Flaherty pitched six strong innings as the host Detroit Tigers snapped a six-game losing streak with a 10-4 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday afternoon.