Detroit bolstered its bullpen, and options in games without a traditional starting pitcher, with a series of moves to add a trio of right-handers in the hours before the trade deadline on Thursday. The Tigers acquired Washington's Kyle Finnegan, Cleveland's Paul Sewald and Texas minor leaguer Codi Heuer for prospects and cash.

The MLB trade deadline is expected to be crucial for the Detroit Tigers this season. The Tigers are looking to make several aggressive moves at the deadline to put them in a prime position to compete for the American League pennant and their first World Series Championship since 1984.