This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/tigers as Tigers Need Rafael Montero to Reclaim His World Series Winning Form. The Detroit Tigers are rolling the dice that reliever Rafael Montero can figure things out.

The Tigers’ first bullpen deal ahead of Thursday’s Trade Deadline is a combination of a veteran reliever with postseason experience and a project for their pitching instruction department. Detroit acquired hard-throwing,

Detroit Tigers right-hander Rafael Montero's 5.06 ERA ranks 164th out of 174 relievers — just ahead of Carlos Hernández, John Brebbia.

Ben Verlander, brother of Justin, a former Tigers prospect and now a podcaster, called out Scott Harris and Co. for not being bold enough to bolster this Tigers team.

Detroit acquired Kyle Finnegan from Washington for two prospects, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press just hours before the trade deadline on Thursday. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the trade wasn't announced.

The Tigers, in an effort to bolster their weakest link for a World Series run, have acquired closer Kyle Finnegan from the Nationals for two minor leaguers.

President of baseball Scott Harris, as is his way, took it right to the wire Thursday, adding 41-year-old veteran starting pitcher Charlie Morton from the Baltimore Orioles. The Tigers also got cash back in the deal and sent left-handed pitcher Micah Ashman, who was recently promoted to Double-A Erie, to the Orioles.