Detroit activated Chris Paddack from bereavement Saturday, optioning Justyn-Henry Malloy to Triple-A Toledo to clear a roster spot. Paddack returns to Detroit's rotation after a brief family leave.

His 2025 line with Minnesota was a 4.95 ERA in 111 innings before the trade. In Detroit, he owns a 6.89 ERA over 31.1 innings across six starts, three good and three rough, with the Tigers still winning the games he starts and backed by offense.

Malloy, 25, is hitting .317 with a .934 OPS in 243 at-bats for Toledo this year. The move preserves Detroit’s outfield depth while keeping a path back to the majors for the prospect.