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.

The Detroit Tigers acquired Kyle Finnegan from Washington for two prospects, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press just hours before Thursday's trade deadline.

The American League Central-leading Detroit Tigers have acquired Kyle Finnegan, a former All-Star closer, from the Washington Nationals before the MLB trade deadline Thursday.According to multiple reports,