Casey Mize Fantasy Stats

Detroit Tigers right-hander Casey Mize (groin) threw a bullpen session on Friday, but he will need to face hitters in a simulated game or go on a minor-league rehab assignment before he rejoins the Tigers' starting rotation, per MLB.com. Mize has been on the 15-day injured list since April 29 due to a mild right-groin strain, and he's not expected to come off the IL until mid-May. The 29-year-old is getting close, but he still has a few boxes left to check. He should have a rotation spot waiting for him in Detroit when he's ready after going 2-2 with a 2.90 ERA (2.87 FIP) and 1.19 WHIP with 35 strikeouts and 11 walks in 31 innings over his first six starts of the 2026 campaign. Mize was a first-time All-Star in 2025 in his fifth year in the majors after the Tigers took him first overall in the 2018 draft out of Auburn. The Tigers could really use Mize back sooner rather than later, with ace Tarik Skubal (elbow) out at least a month or two. Mize's lack of strikeout upside caps his fantasy value, but he can still be a useful back-end rotation arm in the right matchups. He's currently rostered in 42% of Yahoo leagues.

The Detroit Tigers announced on Wednesday that they placed right-hander Casey Mize (groin) on the 15-day injured list with a right-adductor strain and recalled left-hander Enmanuel DeJesus from Triple-A Toledo in a corresponding move. Mize will be on the shelf for the next two weeks after injuring his groin during his start on Tuesday against the Atlanta Braves. The good news is that the 28-year-old could be ready to rejoin the starting rotation in Detroit when his 15 days are up, as he's reportedly dealing with a Grade 1 strain, which is the least severe. It's unclear who the Tigers will use to replace Mize in the rotation, but the best bets are Drew Anderson and Sawyer Gipson-Long. Mize's next turn in the rotation is set to come this Sunday against the Texas Rangers. Mize, the former first overall pick in 2018 out of Auburn, has looked good in his first six starts in 2026, going 2-2 with a 2.90 ERA, 1.19 WHIP, and 35 strikeouts in his 31 innings of work.

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Casey Mize (groin) was forced to exit early from his start on Tuesday night against the Atlanta Braves due to groin tightness, per Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press. Before getting injured, Mize allowed three hits and two earned runs while walking one and striking out three across 2 1/3 innings of work. The 28-year-old has gotten off to a strong start to the 2026 season, posting a 2-2 record with a 2.90 ERA and 1.19 WHIP with 35 strikeouts across 31 innings (six starts). The extent of Mize's injury is not yet clear, but a trip to the injured list appears to be a possibility. If Mize were to miss time, Tigers right-hander Sawyer Gipson-Long could be the favorite to take his spot in the Detroit rotation.

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Casey Mize finally had a healthy season in 2025, and the No. 1 overall pick from the 2018 MLB Draft had his best season in the majors. He went 14-6 in his 28 starts with a 3.87 ERA, 1.27 WHIP, and 3.89 FIP, while totaling 139 strikeouts over 149 innings. Mize doesn't pick up enough strikeouts to be an elite starting option, but he should open the season as the Tigers' fifth starter behind Tarik Skubal, Framber Valdez, Jack Flaherty, and Justin Verlander. With a good lineup behind him, he can be a solid source of wins, ERA, and innings if he stays healthy again this season, which will be his last year before becoming a free agent for the first time in his career. He is currently ranked as RotoBaller's No. 104 starting pitcher, but his ADP (average draft position) has him even lower than that, so if you need a late-round depth option to help round out your staff, Mize has a high floor with enough upside to make him a good value consideration, especially if you have high-strikeout, high-risk options elsewhere in your rotation.

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Casey Mize had his swing-and-miss stuff going for him during Saturday's game against the Minnesota Twins. Mize was blasted for three runs in the fifth inning, but was sharp outside of that. He tossed 6.1 innings, allowing four runs on four hits while striking out 10 batters in the win. The 10 punchouts tied a career high as Mize looked untouchable throughout most of this outing. He'll take a 3.63 ERA into his next matchup which is a favorable start against the Kansas City Royals next week.

Detroit Tigers right-hander Casey Mize (knee) is still expected to start in the upcoming home series against the Diamondbacks, despite dealing with minor knee tightness that has disrupted his usual between-start routine. The 28-year-old struggled in his last outing against the Pirates, allowing 10 hits and four runs. Still, Mize has quietly had a strong fifth season, going 9-4 with a 3.40 ERA and 1.28 WHIP across 17 starts. He will be monitored closely in his next appearance as the Tigers hope the knee issue proves to be nothing more than a temporary setback.

Detroit Tigers right-hander Casey Mize (9-2) earned his ninth win of the year Saturday in a 1-0 shutout of the Cleveland Guardians. Mize tied a season high with seven innings of work and allowed just four hits and two walks on 102 pitches. The former No. 1 overall pick struck out four in his sixth quality start of the season. Mize is now on a six-start run in which he has yielded a meager nine earned runs across 34 2/3 innings. As a result, Mize's ERA has fallen to 2.63 with 73:21 K:BB and a 1.18 WHIP in 78 2/3 frames. He's scheduled to end a productive first half with a tough home start against the Seattle Mariners on Friday.

Detroit Tigers right-hander Casey Mize (leg) exited his start against the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday with what appeared to be a leg injury. It turns out the Tigers removed Mize because of cramping, manager A.J. Hinch said. Expectations are that Mize will make his next scheduled start Saturday against the Minnesota Twins. Before exiting a 9-3 win over the Rays, Mize threw five innings of one-run ball with six hits allowed and five strikeouts against no walks. It was the latest solid performance for the former No. 1 overall pick, who has gone 7-2 and amassed 72 innings of 2.88 ERA pitching with 64:18 K:BB and a 1.24 WHIP.

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Casey Mize (leg) was forced to make an early exit from Sunday's outing against the Tampa Bay Rays. He was pulled out in the sixth inning after a visit with the training staff after showing a dip in velocity. Mize appeared to be flexing his right leg, so possibly his departure is due to cramping or dehydration. Before exiting, Mize tossed five innings, allowing one earned run on five hits while striking out five batters. Fantasy managers should check back for an update on his status following the contest.

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Casey Mize (hamstring) has been activated from the 15-day injured list on Saturday. Mize will make his way back to the mound after landing on the injured list due to a hamstring strain. Before going down, Mize posted a 2.53 ERA, 1.01 WHIP, and 35/9 K/BB ratio across seven starts. The right-hander is hopeful to pick up where he left off against the Cleveland Guardians on Saturday. Mize has pitched well enough this season to warrant being rostered in most fantasy formats. In a corresponding move, outfielder Akil Baddoo has been optioned to Triple-A Toledo.