Former Tiger Nick Castellanos had a solid performance, picking up two hits while scoring twice for the Phillies. Wenceel Perez was the long Tiger to register two hits, also scoring a couple of runs while driving in another thanks to a home run in the eighth inning.

The AL Central-leading Detroit Tigers will wrap up a three-game road swing against the Philadelphia Phillies, who look to keep pace in the race for the NL East crown. Tigers starting pitcher Troy Melton (1-1,

The Detroit Tigers made a splash ahead of Thursday's trade deadline, shoring up the bullpen in a deal with the Washington Nationals. The Tigers are finalizing a trade to acquire closer Kyle Finnegan from the Nationals, according to FanSided's Robert Murray.

Tigers pursued Cardinals' Ryan Helsley before Mets deal. As the MLB trade deadline nears, Detroit still eyes bullpen help.

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