The Twins sent starting pitcher Chris Paddack to the Detroit Tigers on Monday afternoon, the first of what could be multiple moves ahead of Thursday’s 5 p.m. trade deadline as the Twins have fallen behind much of the American League in their quest for a Wild Card berth.

The Twins made the first of what could be several trades ahead of Thursday’s Trade Deadline on Monday, sending veteran right-handed starter Chris Paddack and Minor League right-hander Randy Dobnak to the Tigers for catching prospect Enrique Jimenez.

Detroit Tigers right-hander Chris Paddack has a 4.95 ERA with 27 walks, 83 strikeouts across 111 innings in 21 starts, all with the Minnesota Twins.