Twins Trade Paddack, Dobnak to Tigers for Prospect

The Minnesota Twins traded right-handed pitchers Chris Paddack and Randy Dobnak to the Detroit Tigers in exchange for 19-year-old catching prospect Enrique Jimenez, a top-20 prospect in the Tigers' system, ahead of the MLB trade deadline. Paddack, set to become a free agent after the season, has a 4.95 ERA and 83 strikeouts in 21 starts this year, while Dobnak has mostly played in Triple-A with a 7.12 ERA in 17 outings. Jimenez has shown promise in rookie ball. The Twins, falling out of playoff contention, are expected to continue trading players. The Rays and Yankees reportedly expressed interest in Paddack before the deal was completed. The Tigers, leading the AL Central, add rotation depth to bolster their playoff chances.