The Detroit Tigers didn't make the big trade deadline additions that many people expected, but one of their deals could pay off in a big way.

The Detroit Tigers are having one of the best seasons in franchise history, anddespite not making an addition for a huge bat they certainly could have used atthe MLB trade deadline, they were very active by making several pitching depthadditions.

The Detroit Tigers were a team that many people were keeping a close eye on heading into the MLB trade deadline. As the team with the best record in baseball for most of the time this year, it made sense that they would be seeking upgrades to fortify their standing atop the MLB.