Tigers acquire pitching package from Twins, trade No. 14 prospect

The Detroit Tigers have made a move to bolster the starting rotation and bullpen.

The Tigers have acquired right-handed starter Chris Paddack and right-handed reliever Randy Dobnak from the Minnesota Twins in exchange for prospect catcher/first baseman Enrique Jimenez (Tigers No. 14), per ESPN's Jeff Passan.

Paddack, 29, isn’t having an extraordinary season, but he can eat innings for the Tigers.

The big righty is 3-9 with a 4.95 ERA and a 1.28 WHIP in 21 starts in his fourth season with the Twins.

Dobnak, 30, has only appeared in one game for the Twins this season but was effective.

He allowed just one run over 5.1 innings in relief on March 30 against the St. Louis Cardinals.

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Dobnak has been in Triple-A otherwise, and his numbers aren’t great. He is 1-7 with a 7.12 ERA and a 1.71 WHIP in 17 appearances (10 starts).

Jimenez, 19, has had a solid season with Detroit’s Rookie Affiliate. Jimenez has six home runs and 32 RBI while slashing .250/.339/.440 in 48 games.

By making this move, the Tigers are adding depth to a position where there can’t be too much depth.

The Twins unload a pitcher on an expiring contract (Paddack) and a pitcher who can pitch in any situation of the game.

Expect both teams to make bigger trades in the coming days.

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