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Next man up for the Tigers? It might be starting pitcher Casey Mize
TL;DR
Casey Mize is nearing his return to the Tigers after recovering from a groin strain. He feels ready to rejoin the starting rotation soon.
Key points
- Casey Mize is close to returning to the Tigers.
- He has been out due to a groin strain.
- Mize feels ready and has no issues with his legs.
- He is eligible to come off the injured list on Friday.
- His return could happen sooner than later.
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New York – Casey Mize’s return is close. Real close.
“I’m not feeling anything in my legs,” said the Tigers’ right-handed starting pitcher who has been out with a groin strain. “I wouldn’t say I am in build-up mode because I didn’t have that much time off to lose much. I feel like the work capacity is still there.
“I feel like we’re in a good spot.”
Casey Mize is eligible to come off the injured list on Friday and could return to the Tigers' starting rotation sooner than later.
Mize is eligible to come off the IL on Friday. He threw a live bullpen in Lakeland on Monday and is scheduled to throw a bullpen at Citi Field Wednesday. Manager AJ Hinch said Mize likely would not need to make a minor-league rehab start but he stopped short of penciling him in for Friday night.
“We’re going to get to tomorrow and get through his bullpen and see where he’s at,” Hinch said. “He’s been able to hold his volume. We’ve challenged him a couple of times with facing hitters and we’ve built extensive back-to-back bullpens.
“He’s going to get with our pitching department here we will see where he’s at.”
There is precedent for Mize coming off the 15-day IL in 15 days and starting right away. He did the same thing last year coming off a hamstring strain.
“I am not entirely sure,” he said. “I just know I feel close. I don’t think I lost much in terms of workload capacity.”
Here are some other updates off the Tigers’ twice-weekly medical report:
▶ Shortstop/centerfielder Javier Báez (right ankle sprain) has started his hitting progression in Lakeland. He is still not moving well enough to run or do much defensive work.
Q&A
When is Casey Mize expected to return to the Tigers?
Casey Mize is eligible to come off the injured list on Friday and could return to the starting rotation shortly thereafter.
What injury has Casey Mize been recovering from?
Casey Mize has been recovering from a groin strain that has kept him out of action.
How does Casey Mize feel about his recovery progress?
Casey Mize reports that he is not feeling any issues in his legs and believes he is in a good spot for his return.
What impact will Casey Mize's return have on the Tigers' rotation?
Casey Mize's return is expected to strengthen the Tigers' starting rotation as he is a key pitcher for the team.