The fourth-place Twins have no time to show that they can make a playoff run before this week's trade deadline.

The Minnesota Twins have officially gone into selling mode, trading pitchers Chris Paddack and Randy Dobnak to the Detroit Tigers

The Detroit Tigers have acquired starting pitcher Chris Paddack from the Minnesota Twins in a three-player trade.

Jeff Passan of ESPN reports there was an additional piece in the deal. Full trade, per ESPN sources: Detroit receives: RHP Chris Paddack and RHP Randy Dobnak Minnesota receives: C/1B Enrique Jimenez Dobnak is under team control through 2027.

Industry belief that one of Jhoan Duran and Griffin Jax will be traded (7/23): Alden Gonzalez of ESPN shared that his "sense" is one of Minnesota's big relief arms will move before Thursday's deadline, although he acknowledges asking price is very high ( via ESPN ). Top Prospect Tracker: Get up to speed on the state of the system, pre-deadline.

As the Tigers thrive atop the AL Central, the Minnesota Twins sit on the outside looking in in terms of the postseason, a Wild Card spot still likely should they catch fire in the second half of the season, but those chances are looking slim as of now.