Where the poor grade likely stems from is that Paddack wouldn’t be a fantastic option as of now to start in a playoff game for the Tigers. Currently, the top of the rotation is comprised of Tarik Skubal, Jack Flaherty, and Casey Mize.

Detroit Tigers trade pickup Chris Paddack breaks his silence on being traded to Detroit, and he takes a subtle jab at the Minnesota Twins as well.

The Minnesota Twins’ sell-off is underway. The Twins traded pitchers Chris Paddack and Randy Dobnak to the Detroit Tigers in exchange for minor-league catcher Enrique Jimenez on Monday. Paddack is the first of several players the Twins are expected to deal over the next four days.