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New York Times
a day ago
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- New York Times
With Reese Olson injured, here's why the Tigers traded for Chris Paddack
DETROIT — The Detroit Tigers' front office maintains a text thread for medical updates. President of baseball operations Scott Harris cringes every time he sees one of those texts light up his phone. 'You open it up, and you just never know what you're gonna find,' Harris said. Over the past few days, Harris got a few more of those unfortunate messages. The big one was this: Right-handed pitcher Reese Olson is out for the regular season after suffering a shoulder strain. Olson reported discomfort in his Saturday bullpen session. An MRI revealed the strain. He's undergoing further testing before the Tigers will know the full extent of the injury and whether Olson has any chance of pitching this postseason. Advertisement Disheartening as it is, it's likely a good thing the news came now rather than days later. It is trade season, and moves and rumors are flying. Harris went to work, and the Tigers cut a deal with the Minnesota Twins. Detroit acquired right-handed pitchers Chris Paddack and Randy Dobnak in exchange for minor-league catcher Enrique Jimenez on Monday. Paddack will start for the Tigers on Wednesday. Dobnak will report to Triple A. 'As soon as I heard about Reese, I wanted to make sure that we could strengthen our rotation,' Harris said Monday afternoon. 'It's always hard around the trade deadline. There's a lot of conversations going on, a lot of scenarios for every target available. We were very pleased we were able to add a starter early enough before the trade deadline to strengthen our pitching. Again, we wish we could have added Chris and kept Reese, but that just wasn't in the cards for us.' Prior to Olson's injury, Paddack did not seem like a pitcher who fit the Tigers' deadline priorities. The 29-year-old right-hander has a 4.49 career ERA. This season with the Twins, Paddack had a 4.95 ERA in 21 starts. Although Paddack has near-elite extension in his delivery and the ability to limit walks, his 17.6 percent strikeout rate is a career low. He profiles more as a strike-throwing innings eater than as the type of frontline starter who could give the Tigers a boost in the postseason. But especially after the Olson news, innings is exactly what the Tigers need. 'It's hard losing Reese Olson,' manager A.J. Hinch said. 'He's a huge, huge guy that I trust.' Detroit has ace Tarik Skubal atop its rotation. Casey Mize and Jack Flaherty are capable starters. Since losing Jackson Jobe to a UCL tear, however, the Tigers have largely cycled through starters at the back end of their rotation. Keider Montero has a 4.66 ERA in 73 1/3 innings. Rookie Troy Melton made his second start Monday against Arizona. The likes of Dietrich Enns and Sawyer Gipson-Long have pitched in, too. Advertisement As the season progresses, the Tigers could turn to veteran José Urquidy, who is recovering from Tommy John surgery, as an option. Melton could remain in the rotation or move to the bullpen. Paddack could perhaps serve as a more stable rotation option for a staff with its share of questions. Paddack allowed only one run over six innings in his most recent start against the Dodgers. He is a fly-ball pitcher who will not be hurt by Comerica Park's expansive dimensions. His 113 location+ rating is another reminder of his above-average command. Paddack is a free agent after the season. Fans might not rush to order his jersey, but there will be a role for him to fill in this Tigers' rotation. 'We really like his fastball,' Harris said. 'He's a plus strike-thrower with at least plus extension. We still feel like he has the weapons to attack hitters in different ways. We feel like he fits our ballpark really well, and he makes hitters uncomfortable. He goes right after hitters. That's always been our pitching philosophy, and we think he's gonna fit in really well here.' Dobnak, the other pitcher acquired in the deal, will report to Triple-A Toledo. Dobnak has thrown only 15 innings in the major leagues since 2021. He had a 7.12 ERA in 60 2/3 innings in Triple A this season. The 30-year-old is making $3 million in 2025 and might not amount to anything more than depth for the Tigers. His contract structure, however, is interesting: Dobnak has team options for each of the next three seasons, worth $6 million, $7 million and $8.5 million, respectively. The buyout for next year's option is $1 million but declines to only $100,000 for 2027 and 2028. Moving Dobnak's salary and buyout could have played a role in the Twins' decision to include him in this trade. Advertisement 'It's a guy who has pitched in the big leagues,' Harris said. 'He knows what it takes to pitch in the big leagues. This time of year, we want to get as much pitching as we can.' Jimenez is a 19-year-old who was hitting .250 with a .339 on-base percentage in rookie ball. The Athletic ranked him as Detroit's No. 12 prospect. Keith Law wrote Jimenez projects as 'at least a solid backup with a chance for more.' Jimenez is a decent prospect to send to a division foe in exchange for a rental pitcher and a glorified project in Dobnak. But the Tigers' system depth at catcher, highlighted by Thayron Liranzo and catcher/first baseman Josue Briceno, seemingly made Detroit more comfortable trading Jimenez. 'We have a couple pretty famous prospects coming through the system that we're excited about,' Harris said. 'We felt like given our needs in the rotation, especially after the Reese news, that it was something we had to give up to add a starter to our mix.' The Tigers also put center fielder Parker Meadows on the 10-day injured list with a right quad strain as part of a flurry of roster moves Monday. Because Paddack has not yet joined the active roster, the Tigers had two open spots for Olson and Meadows. Utility players Andy Ibáñez and Ryan Kreidler joined the Tigers on Monday. The Meadows injury is a particularly difficult blow for a player who already endured a lengthy IL stint with a nerve issue in his throwing arm earlier this season. Meadows had — and still has — a chance to be a real X-factor for the Tigers down the stretch. Meadows had an .840 OPS and played top-tier defense in center field in August and September last season. But Meadows struggled to shake off rust after finally returning from the IL in 2025. He was hitting only .200 in 38 games this season. Advertisement In Sunday's victory against the Blue Jays, the Tigers noticed something off with Meadows both on the field and in the bases. Hinch pinch-hit for Meadows with Jahmai Jones — something that did not seem unusual at the time — in the eighth inning despite a large Tigers lead. Meadows had been getting treatment on his quad, and subsequent testing revealed a strain. 'Fortunately, we think we caught it early,' Harris said. 'There won't be a tear or a high-grade strain. We're hopeful that he will be back soon. He's still going through some tests, so I can't really forecast his return to play, but I think the good part is we caught it early.' Matt Vierling is the most likely to see time in center field in Meadows' absence, with Javier Báez and Wenceel Pérez also in the mix. (Top photo of Chris Paddack: Stephen Maturen / Getty Images)
Yahoo
a day ago
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- Yahoo
Detroit Tigers are historically bad right now. These 4 stats prove it
The Detroit Tigers are historically bad. At least, they have been over the past 13 games entering Sunday's series finale against the Toronto Blue Jays at Comerica Park. They are 1-12 from July 9-26, free-falling from the best record in MLB to eighth-best in a span of just more than two weeks. Their best-in-baseball division lead has been chopped in half to seven games. Nothing is working. But it is worse than that. The Tigers (60-46) are the only MLB team in the modern era to have a 13-game span where they were ... Outscored by 50 or more runs. Outhit by 50 or more. Had fewer than 25 extra-base hits. Struck out 125 or more times. These numbers are from Stats Perform. Not to mention, Riley Greene, the Tigers' best hitter at 24 years old, is on pace for a single-season team-record 215 strikeouts. That would smash Cecil Fielder's 182 strikeouts in 1990. So yes. Maybe it really is THAT bad. MITCH ALBOM: Tigers may not have been as good as we thought, but can't be this bad either The trade deadline is Thursday at 6 p.m. President of baseball operations Scott Harris, you're on the clock. [ MUST LISTEN: Talking trade deadline, Tarik Skubal's future with ex-MLB GM Jim Duquette. Make "Days of Roar" your go-to Tigers podcast, available anywhere you listen to podcasts (Apple, Spotify) ] This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Detroit Tigers are historically bad right now. These 4 stats prove it
Yahoo
a day ago
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- Yahoo
Reese Olson, Tigers' No. 2 starter, ruled out for regular season with shoulder strain
Detroit Tigers right-hander Reese Olson has been ruled out for the remainder of the regular season with a right shoulder strain that he experienced during his latest bullpen session. The Tigers are leaving the door open for Olson to return in the postseason. "We have some more tests scheduled for tomorrow before we can fully announce everything that happened," Tigers president of baseball operations Scott Harris said Monday, July 28, "but the MRI revealed enough to rule him out for the regular season." LET'S MAKE A DEAL: Tigers trade for Chris Paddack, Randy Dobnak from Twins Olson, 25, had a 3.15 ERA with 25 walks and 65 strikeouts across 68⅔ innings in 13 starts in the 2025 season. When healthy, Olson worked the Tigers' No. 2 starter behind Tarik Skubal. He previously missed nearly three months in 2024 with a right shoulder strain. He also missed two months in 2025 with right ring finger inflammation. On Monday, the Tigers traded for starting pitcher Chris Paddack from the Minnesota Twins, who will now help fill one of the vacant spots in the Tigers' rotation. This story will be updated. Contact Evan Petzold at epetzold@ or follow him @EvanPetzold. Listen to our weekly Tigers show "Days of Roar" every Monday afternoon on Apple, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. And catch all of our podcasts and daily voice briefing at Order your copy of 'Roar of 125: The Epic History of the Tigers!' by the Free Press at This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Reese Olson injury update: Tigers starter ruled out for regular season
Yahoo
6 days ago
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- Yahoo
Tigers sent trade deadline message by former MLB player amid recent struggles
The Detroit Tigers are in a rough stretch after getting swept by the Pittsburgh Pirates this week. Detroit have won once in their last nine games, dropping series to the Seattle Mariners, Texas Rangers, and now the Pirates. It's a long season and every team, regardless of how good they are, have their dips over a 162-game schedule. Nonetheless, this lousy stretch could be a sign for the Tigers to make a trade and inject fresh blood into the team ahead of the MLB trade deadline. On Tuesday's edition of 'Intentional Talk,' former MLB pitcher Ryan Dempster picked the Tigers when asked what team have to add to their current squad to bolster their chances of making the World Series this fall. MORE:Tigers predicted to land pair of Diamondbacks stars in blockbuster trade 'Everybody in this network knows how much I've been on the Detroit Tigers,' Dempster said. 'But you have to add — find one that has won a World Series in the past few years. Everybody adds; you have to inject your clubhouse with life. '[Tigers' president of baseball operations] Scott Harris, I know you're watching the show right now. He knows this. Impact arm, impact bat, get better. I'm not talking about a little bit. I'm not talking just a little piece. I'm talking a big piece. This is your time. You have this window. You have this great ballclub who is thirsty. 'They are hungry. They want to go get it. You have to add. If you expect to go to the World Series and go all the way, you need that impact bat or that impact arm or both. It doesn't matter who they are. Look at the numbers. Every team that wins adds somebody at some point during the season in order to get them over the hump.' Detroit's schedule isn't getting any easier, and their losing streak could stretch longer with a four-game series coming up against another strong American League team, the Toronto Blue Jays. The Tigers currently hold an eight-game lead over the Cleveland Guardians, so their division lead isn't in immediate danger. However, this slump could impact how they're viewed as serious World Series contenders. Because of that, Dempster might be right—making a bold move at the trade deadline could be exactly what the team needs to break out of this funk.
Associated Press
21-07-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
NFM Lending and NFM Family of Lenders Earns Top 10 Company in Customer Satisfaction Ranking from Experience.com
07/21/2025, Linthicum MD // KISS PR Brand Story PressWire // NFM Lending and the NFM Family of Lenders are proud to announce that they have been recognized as a Top 10 Company in Customer Satisfaction by the leading platform for reputation and customer experience management in the mortgage industry. has announced its 2024 Top Performers List, honoring 500 exceptional loan officers who are redefining excellence across the mortgage industry. Now in its 10th year, the Top Performers List is built on verified customer interactions and real-world performance data. proprietary algorithm powers the rankings, which evaluates three essential metrics: volume of verified reviews, survey completion rate, and average star rating. This balanced method highlights consistency, not just performance. This prestigious ranking reflects NFM's unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional service and support to its clients throughout the home financing process. The honor is a true testament to the dedication and professionalism of the entire NFM team. 'In a competitive market, speed and pricing are no longer the only differentiators,' said Scott Harris, CEO of 'Top loan officers are prioritizing transparency, responsiveness, and trust—using customer feedback as a strategic asset for long-term success.' In addition to the company-wide recognition, 12 of NFM's Loan Officers (LOs) were named among the Top 500 LOs nationwide for customer satisfaction, with two of those LOs earning a spot in the Top 100. These individual honors highlight the outstanding service and expertise that NFM's team members provide to borrowers every day. The following NFM Loan Officers were ranked in the Top 100 · David Arocho · Jane Floyd The following NFM Loan Officers were ranked in the Top 500 · Alicia Harkowa · Blane Stewart · Dana Gounaris · Kyndle Quinones · Mario Cua · Rich Dillman · Robert Stettler · Ron Gosewisch · Tina Konidaris · Todd Novosel 'We are incredibly honored to be recognized by as a Top 10 Company in Customer Satisfaction,' said Bob Tyson, President and COO of NFM Lending and the NFM Family of Lenders. 'This achievement is a direct result of our team's passion for helping families achieve their homeownership dreams and our relentless focus on providing a best-in-class customer experience.' For more information about the program, visit To view the complete list of honorees, visit About NFM Lending NFM Lending is a mortgage lending company currently licensed in 49 states in the U.S. and Washington, D.C. The company was founded in Baltimore, Maryland, in 1998. NFM Lending and its family of companies include Main Street Home Loans, BluPrint Home Loans, Elevate Home Loans, and Element Home Loans. They attribute their success in the mortgage industry to their steadfast commitment to customers and the community. For more information about NFM Lending, visit like our Facebook page, or follow us on Instagram. Media Contact 888-233-0092
