Tigers Acquire Three Veteran Relievers Before Deadline

The Detroit Tigers have bolstered their bullpen ahead of the 2025 MLB trade deadline by acquiring Kyle Finnegan from the Washington Nationals, Paul Sewald from the Cleveland Guardians, and Rafael Montero from the Atlanta Braves. Finnegan, who has 20 saves and a 4.38 ERA this season, was traded for pitching prospects Josh Randall and R.J. Sales. Montero joined the Tigers in exchange for minor league infielder Jim Jarvis, while Sewald was obtained for cash or a player to be named later but is currently sidelined with a shoulder strain and may not return until September. These moves were made in response to a series of injuries within the Tigers' pitching staff and aim to provide manager A.J. Hinch with greater flexibility and experience in high-leverage situations. The Tigers currently lead the AL Central and are focused on solidifying their bullpen for a postseason push. Further bullpen additions remain possible as the deadline approaches.