The first thing the Detroit Tigers did before the MLB trade deadline was something unexpected. Not because of what they acquired, as they needed depth in their starting pitching after it was announced that Reese Olson would be out for the rest of the season. Jackson Jobe, who had Tommy John surgery earlier in the season, was already out for the club.
What was surprising was who the trade was made with.
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The Tigers completed a deal with their American League Central rivals, the Minnesota Twins, acquiring starting pitcher Chris Paddock in exchagne for minor league catcher Enrique Jimenez.
Overall production for the veteran right-hander isn’t great, owning a 4.95 ERA across 111 innings with only 83 strikeouts.
But, he is showcasing an increase in velocity, moving further away from his second Tommy John surgery he underwent in 2022. He also possesses pinpoint accuracy and control with his entire repertoire, providing some stability as a back-end innings eater
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