
Tigers brace for rotation and infield shakeup with Mize and Báez out
Casey Mize’s right‑groin tightness and Javier Báez’s ankle injury are likely to sideline both Tigers for weeks, forcing Detroit to patch together a thinning pitching staff and infield depth. Expect spot starts from Brant Hurter or Enmanuel de Jesus and a potential return of Zach McKinstry to cover shortstop, while several minor‑league options remain injured or underdeveloped. With depth tested and top prospects like Max Clark still maturing, the Tigers will rely on internal reinforcements and any late-season returns from veterans to navigate the next few weeks as they chase improvement.












