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Padres pitcher Casey Mize sprained his right ankle after slipping on a dugout step during his start against the Twins, exiting in the third inning after 3 2/3 frames in which he allowed four runs on four hits with three strikeouts. Since being traded from Detroit, he has a 7.00 ERA over four starts, and San Diego hopes the injury is minor and he can return soon as they chase a playoff spot.
Casey Mize's San Diego Padres debut at Chase Field ended in a career-worst 3.1 innings, allowing 8 earned runs on 9 hits with 3 walks and 1 strikeout in a 10-4 loss to the Diamondbacks after being traded from Detroit. He owned the miscue, saying he couldn’t execute, while Padres manager Craig Stammen attributed some rust and travel disruption but expressed confidence he’ll rebound once back in a routine. Mize and fellow trade acquisition Robbie Ray are projected to make at least 16 starts as San Diego remains in the wild-card hunt with 47 games left.
During the 2026 MLB Trade Deadline, four major trades reshaped rosters: the Guardians acquired LHP Foster Griffin from Washington; the Padres landed RHP Casey Mize and IF Gage Workman from Detroit; the Yankees obtained OF Heliot Ramos from San Francisco; and the Diamondbacks added OF Lars Nootbaar from St. Louis. Griffin could boost Cleveland’s rotation, Mize brings strong control and a solid three-pitch mix to San Diego, Ramos adds left-handed power for New York, and Nootbaar offers upside in Arizona. The deals reflect teams pursuing pitching depth and outfield/upside talent for a stronger stretch run.
Hours before the 3 p.m. deadline, the Padres bolstered their rotation by acquiring Casey Mize from Detroit and Robbie Ray from San Francisco, plus infielder Gage Workman, at the expense of Kash Mayfield and Jackson Wolf. Mize owns a 2.70 ERA in 16 starts (with an IL stint for a groin strain) and has pitched well since returning, while Ray has a 1.09 ERA over his past eight appearances. San Diego had already landed Ray earlier that day, aided by salary relief, and is hopeful for late-August returns from Joe Musgrove and Nick Pivetta as they pivot away from a bullpen-heavy approach to stabilize the rotation.
The New York Post reports the San Diego Padres acquired Casey Mize from Detroit at the trade deadline to bolster their rotation. Mize has been limited by groin issues this season but owns a 2.70 ERA, 0.99 WHIP, and 85/19 K/BB over 86 2/3 innings, and is expected to return from the injured list later this month for his Padres debut.
San Diego bolsters a win-now rotation by acquiring Casey Mize and infield prospect Gage Workman from Detroit, adding Mize to a rotation that already includes Robbie Ray. Detroit departs with Mize and other pieces for Kash Mayfield and Jackson Wolf as part of a broader rebuild. Mize, healthy and posting strong 2026 numbers, is expected to anchor SD’s rotation alongside King and Ray, signaling a major shift for both teams.
Detroit traded Tarik Skubal to the Dodgers for River Ryan and prospects Zyhir Hope and Brady Smith, signaling a partial rethink rather than a full fire sale; the Tigers will still chase a wild-card spot (or even the AL Central) while evaluating offers for pending free agents like Casey Mize, using the payroll relief to stay under the luxury tax, though replacing Skubal's production will be a major challenge for a rotation that has shown strong underlying talent but a poor one-run record.
Detroit right-hander Casey Mize, in the final year of club control, is drawing interest from several teams (Cubs, Diamondbacks, Rays and Braves) as the Tigers weigh potential deadline deals; Mize has delivered his best season yet with a 2.70 ERA over 86 2/3 innings, a 24.9% strikeout rate and 5.6% walks, though injury history and a recent velocity dip complicate his market. Detroit could trade him for value, or hold him and potentially issue a qualifying offer later, depending on how the deadline shakes out and their playoff hopes.
The Cubs are looking to add three pitchers by the trade deadline, weighing a mix of starting and relief help, with targets including Robbie Ray, Clay Holmes, Emerson Hancock, and Casey Mize, and also eyeing bullpen upgrades like Adrian Morejon, while salary and long-term control considerations shape how aggressively they pursue any one deal.
Detroit scratched Casey Mize from Friday’s start and will push his next outing to after the MLB trade deadline, with a possible Tuesday start in Seattle if he remains with the club; the Tigers are weighing trades involving Mize and Tarik Skubal and adjusting the bullpen in the interim.
Cubs trade chatter heats up as Casey Mize is scratched from his start, fueling speculation the Tigers will sell and that Mize could land in Chicago as a high-upside rental; despite a 2.70 ERA this season, injuries and velocity concerns make him a risky move, with Tarik Skubal also in play as deadline talks loom.
Detroit scratched Casey Mize from his Friday start to protect his health heading into the trade deadline, signaling Detroit may move him as Tarik Skubal remains the key trade chip. Mize owns a 2.70 ERA through 16 starts this season and has battled injuries; a potential deal would shift remaining salary to the acquiring team and fits a wider sell-off around expiring contracts.
Detroit placed second baseman Gleyber Torres on the 10-day injured list with a left oblique strain, a re-aggravation after a productive stretch that helped spark an 8-5 run this month; Casey Mize was activated from the IL to start, returning to a rotation that also features Tarik Skubal, Framber Valdez and Troy Melton. With Torres out, Detroit will mix Zach McKinstry, Hao-Yu Lee and Colt Keith at second base. Both Torres and Mize are pending free agency at season’s end, adding trade-deadline intrigue as the Tigers try to capitalize on recent improved play while climbing in the standings (nine games back in the AL Central, six out in the Wild Card).
Detroit Tigers plan to activate Tarik Skubal on Saturday vs. Cleveland after an elbow procedure using a NanoNeedle scope, with Casey Mize likely back Sunday; if both return, Detroit would roll a six-man rotation featuring Skubal, Mize, Troy Melton, Framber Valdez, Jack Flaherty and Keider Montero as they push for a playoff spot.
Detroit placed Casey Mize on the 15-day injured list with right adductor inflammation (retroactive to May 28) and recalled Beau Brieske from the 60-day IL to fill the roster, while Brant Hurter was shifted to the 60-day IL. Mize, who owns a 2.27 ERA and a high strikeout rate this season, had just returned from an earlier adductor strain before leaving Wednesday’s start with groin pain. The Tigers, 22-35, will need a replacement starter for Monday’s series opener in Tampa Bay, with Ty Madden possibly returning from a forearm contusion, and Brieske’s return provides added bullpen depth for a weekend lineup.