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Detroit Tigers Acquire Chris Paddack and Randy Dobnak in Deadline Deal

Detroit sent prospect Enrique Jimenez to Minnesota to shore up its back-end rotation following a recent slump prompted by the season-ending shoulder injury to Reese Olson.

Jul 23, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Chris Paddack (20) walks back to the dugout after pitching sixth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Overview

  • Detroit acquired right-handers Chris Paddack and Randy Dobnak from the Minnesota Twins in exchange for minor league catcher Enrique Jimenez.
  • Chris Paddack has posted a 3–9 record and a 4.95 ERA over 21 starts this season and holds a 4.49 career ERA with 500 strikeouts.
  • Randy Dobnak, a former Twins starter, has appeared in six big-league relief outings over the past two years and carries a 4.86 career ERA.
  • Enrique Jimenez, ranked as Detroit’s No. 14 prospect by MLB Pipeline, hit .250 with six home runs and four steals in 48 rookie-league games.
  • With a 61–46 record atop the American League Central and the July 31 trade deadline looming, the Tigers aim to stabilize their rotation for the postseason push.