Athlon Sports. In the wake of two big-name relievers being traded, the Detroit Tigers made a subtle but significant addition ahead of the trade deadline. They acquired veteran reliever Rafael Montero from the Braves on Wednesday.

Detroit acquired Kyle Finnegan from Washington for two prospects, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press just hours before the trade deadline on Thursday. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the trade wasn't announced.

The Detroit Tigers are making moves, hoping to increase their chances of winning a World Series for the first time in more than four decades.