The Detroit Tigers made a splash ahead of Thursday's trade deadline, shoring up the bullpen in a deal with the Washington Nationals. The Tigers are finalizing a trade to acquire closer Kyle Finnegan from the Nationals, according to FanSided's Robert Murray.

ESPN staff debated what’s real and what’s not following the wild trade deadline, including if the Cubs and Tigers are still teams to fear in October.

Ex-Detroit Tigers left-handed pitcher Andrew Chafin is on the move just ahead of the MLB trade deadline. The 35-year-old was dealt from the Washington Nationals alongside fellow reliever Luis García to the Los Angeles Angels for lefty Jake Eder and minor-league first baseman Sam Brown.