Kyle Finnegan went from one of the worst teams in baseball to one of the best after being traded to the Tigers.

Finnegan, 33, looks refreshed in Detroit. Much as the Tigers welcomed another high-leverage arm in their bullpen, he welcomed the move to a contender.

The Tigers announced the acquisition of right-hander Kyle Finnegan from the Nationals. Detroit sent righty pitching prospects Josh Randall and R.J. Sales back to Washington. The Tigers transferred newly-acquired reliever Paul Sewald to the 60-day injured list in a corresponding roster move.