Twins Trade Veteran Starter Paddack to Tigers for Prospect Jimenez

The Detroit Tigers have acquired right-hander Chris Paddack and reliever Randy Dobnak from the Minnesota Twins in exchange for minor league catcher/first baseman Enrique Jimenez. Paddack, who has battled injuries and inconsistency, posted a 4.95 ERA in 21 starts this season but showed signs of improvement with a recent strong performance. The Twins, looking to shed salary and build for the future, received a promising 19-year-old prospect in Jimenez, who has shown offensive potential in the Florida Complex League. Minnesota is open to trading several impending free agents, including Paddack, although they are unlikely to trade All-Star Joe Ryan, who remains a cornerstone with multiple years of team control. Twins President Derek Falvey has maintained a cautious approach, emphasizing ongoing trade discussions but not tipping the team's hand ahead of the MLB trade deadline. Multiple contending teams have shown interest in various Twins players, including relievers and outfielders, reflecting the team's position as sellers while balancing future talent acquisition.