The AL Central-leading Detroit Tigers acquired starting pitcher Chris Paddack from the flagging division rival Minnesota Twins in a three-player trade on Monday to plug another injury-created vacancy in their rotation.

After being a driving force for the Tigers’ victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks Monday night, Melton’s home debut was about as much as he could’ve asked for and an encouraging outing for one of Detroit’s young arms.

Follow the latest rumors, news updates and analysis as the Detroit Tigers get active at the 2025 MLB trade deadline.

The Detroit Tigers noticed Parker Meadows' right quad injury while watching him play in the 10-4 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday, July 27.

Michael Harris II is heating up at the plate, and a mock trade sending the Braves' center fielder to the Tigers could benefit both teams ahead of the MLB Trade Deadline.

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.

Detroit Tigers right-hander Chris Paddack has a 4.95 ERA with 27 walks, 83 strikeouts across 111 innings in 21 starts, all with the Minnesota Twins.

The Tigers (62-46) have now won two in a row after losing 12 of 13. The last time the Tigers won consecutive games was July 4-8. Monday’s well-played win over the Diamondbacks (51-56) came at the end of a tumultuous day in which two key players went on the injured list and the Tigers acquired a new starting pitcher.