CASEY MIZE NEWS

Casey Mize's return highlights first week of MLB season Fourteen players from Alabama high schools and colleges have gotten on the field so far in 2024 in Major League Baseball

APRIL 5 • AL.COM

Matt Manning, Casey Mize headline a Tigers pitching staff on a roll The offense may be a concern, but right now, the Tigers’ pitching staff looks exceptional.

APRIL 5 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Tigers aim to keep win streak going against the Mets

The Detroit Tigers will look to keep a four-game win streak alive when they take on the New York Mets

APRIL 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mets aim to end skid in game against the Tigers

The New York Mets come into a matchup against the Detroit Tigers after losing four in a row

APRIL 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Former No. 1 pick to open MLB season in Tigers' rotation Casey Mize’s comeback from injuries takes another step with the big-league season about to start.

MARCH 22 • AL.COM

Mize in 'competition mode' with two rotation spots up for grabs FORT MYERS, Fla. -- A player making his return after missing a full season due to Tommy John surgery certainly doesn’t need any extra motiva...

MARCH 20 • MLB.COM

Mize feels 'definitely more myself' in latest spring start SARASOTA, Fla. -- After nearly two years away from the game, it makes sense to think that Casey Mize’s spring might involve a bit of a crash...

MARCH 9 • MLB.COM

'A good day for me': Tigers' Casey Mize returns to live competition after 2-year absence LAKELAND, Fla. - A lot of times when manager AJ Hinch singles you out during the morning team meeting, it’s for the purpose of using you as...

FEBRUARY 27 • SACBEE.COM

Tigers P Casey Mize throws in first game after 22 months Detroit Tigers starter Casey Mize appeared in a major league game on Tuesday for the first time in 22 months following his recovery from Tom...

FEBRUARY 27 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

His rehab behind him, Mize is ready to cut loose LAKELAND, Fla. -- Casey Mize was nearing the end of his Thursday morning session against Tigers hitters when he decided to step on the gas....

FEBRUARY 22 • MLB.COM

Detroit pitcher Casey Mize: 'I'm not scared to play' The former No. 1 draft choice from Auburn is eager to show he’s ready after almost two years off an MLB mound.

FEBRUARY 20 • AL.COM

With the hype a thing of the past, a healthy Casey Mize and the Tigers start anew After missing most of two years, Casey Mize prepares for a reset with the hype of being a No. 1 overall pick in the rearview.

FEBRUARY 14 • THEATHLETIC.COM

For Tigers' Casey Mize, no acrimony, no bitterness, just itching to compete once again LAKELAND, Fla. - Casey Mize has come through too much in the last couple of years to get himself in a snit over something as far beyond his...

FEBRUARY 13 • SACBEE.COM

Finally healthy, Mize ready to 'throw as much as they let me' LAKELAND, Fla. -- The last time Casey Mize pitched in a game, he faced a Royals lineup that included Whit Merrifield, Andrew Benintendi, Car...

FEBRUARY 13 • MLB.COM

Reaches agreement with Tigers Mize signed a one-year, $840,000 contract with the Tigers on Friday to avoid arbitration Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.

Impact Mize's deal also includes a $3.1 million club option for 2025, though he would remain under team control if Detroit declined to pick up the option. Mize sat out all of last season while recovering from a Tommy John procedure, but he's been deemed healthy and should be ready to go for the start of spring training. The 26-year-old right-hander holds a 4.29 ERA and 1.21 WHIP through 188.2 career big-league innings.

JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Bullpen session on tap Mize (elbow) will throw a bullpen session Saturday, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.

Impact Mize was pulled off his throwing program Aug. 30 after experiencing elbow fatigue while throwing a live batting practice. He's now officially scheduled to resume throwing off a mound and could face hitters again shortly afterward. However, there is still no guarantee Mize makes it back to Detroit's pitching staff before the end of the season.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cody Stavenhagen: Tigers medical report: Casey Mize is throwing a... - The Athletic Tigers medical report: Casey Mize is throwing a bullpen tomorrow. Riley Greene getting further evaluation

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Could throw again next week Mize (elbow) is aiming to resume his throwing program early next week, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

Impact Mize felt some soreness and fatigue while tossing live batting practice Wednesday, but it shouldn't be too much of a setback in his ongoing recovery from Tommy John surgery. That said, the 26-year-old right-hander could ultimately run out of time to make it back to the major-league level before the conclusion of the 2023 regular season.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cody Stavenhagen: Casey Mize threw 18 pitches today in his second... - The Athletic Casey Mize threw 18 pitches today in his second Live BP session. A.J. Hinch said that was the plan. “I think he’s fatiguing,” Hinch said. “I...

AUGUST 30, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Dealing with fatigue Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said Mize (elbow) battled some soreness and fatigue while throwing live batting practice Wednesday, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact Mize cut the workout short at 18 pitches, though Hinch expressed optimism that it won't be a significant setback for the 26-year-old right-hander as he completes his recovery from Tommy John surgery. "I think he's fatiguing. I think he's tired," said Hinch. "I don't think he felt particularly great, which is expected." Mize could still perhaps begin a minor-league rehab assignment sometime in September and return to major-league action before the 2023 regular season comes to an end Oct. 1.

AUGUST 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Faces hitters again Wednesday Mize (elbow) threw his second round of live batting practice Wednesday, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.

Impact Mize appears to be close to beginning a minor-league rehab assignment and should be able to make a few appearances for the Tigers in the closing weeks of the 2023 season, whether in a starting or relief role. The 26-year-old right-hander required both Tommy John and back surgery last summer.

AUGUST 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Checks out fine after live session Mize (elbow) reported no issues after throwing a 20-pitch live batting practice session Saturday, MLB.com reports. "It's good to have a hitter in the box again," said Mize, who wil...

Impact The 26-year-old faced hitters for the first time since undergoing Tommy John surgery last June. According to manager A.J. Hinch, Mize looked "exceptional" during the session, with the right-hander sporting a fastball that hovered around the mid-90s and also mixing in sharp-breaking curveballs. Mize could need at least a couple more live sessions before getting cleared to head out on a minor-league rehab assignment. He could have a chance to pitch in the big leagues before the season ends Oct. 1, but if that comes to fruition, the Tigers may deploy him as a reliever or as an opening pitcher rather than a traditional starter.

AUGUST 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set to face live hitters Mize (elbow) is set to throw live batting practice Saturday, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Impact It will be his first time facing live hitters since he required both Tommy John and back surgery last summer. Mize is hoping to make a few appearances for the Tigers before the conclusion of the 2023 campaign, though the clock is obviously ticking.

AUGUST 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scheduled for bullpen session Mize (elbow) is scheduled to throw his next bullpen session Wednesday, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Impact Mize continues to run the possibility of a return in the 2023 season as he works bullpen sessions. The starting pitcher will stay constrained within these sessions for now as he tries to make a comeback from his Tommy John surgery last June.

AUGUST 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Throws another bullpen session Mize (elbow) is scheduled to throw his next bullpen session on Saturday, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact Mize threw is first bullpen session July 28 after undergoing Tommy John surgery last June. He only threw fastballs in that session, and it remains to be seen what he will throw in his next one. It is still a possibility that starter returns by the end of the season.

AUGUST 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE