Detroit Tigers pitcher Casey Mize will start Saturday's game against the Blue Jays after returning from the injured list due to a right adductor strain. He previously posted a 2.90 ERA and 10.2 strikeouts per nine innings before his injury.
Key points
Casey Mize will start Saturday's game against the Blue Jays
Mize returns from the injured list after a right adductor strain
He had a 2.90 ERA and 10.2 strikeouts per nine innings
Other Tigers pitchers are also recovering from injuries
Detroit TigersCasey MizeTarik SkubalJustin Verlander
The Detroit Tigers are getting some pitching reinforcements.
Starter Casey Mize will return from the injured list to start on Saturday, per Tigers manager A.J. Hinch. Mize left in the middle of his April 28 start against the Atlanta Braves and was later placed on the 15-day IL with a right adductor strain.
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Detroit Tigers pitcher Connor Seabold (43) gets ready to pitch against Kansas City Royals during the ninth inning at Comerica Park in Detroit on Thursday, April 16, 2026.
Detroit Tigers pitcher Connor Seabold (43) gets ready to pitch against Kansas City Royals during the ninth inning at Comerica Park in Detroit on Thursday, April 16, 2026.
To make room for Seabold on the roster, the Tigers optioned right-handed pitcher Ricky Vanasco to Triple-A Toledo. Vanasco has made four appearances for the Tigers and given up seven earned runs in those games, most recently pitching twice during Detroit's series against the New York Mets in mop-up duty.
Detroit Tigers catcher Dillon Dingler (13) crosses home plate after hitting a solo home run against the New York Mets during the second inning at Citi Field.
Detroit Tigers third baseman Colt Keith (33) hits a double against the New York Mets during the third inning at Citi Field.
Detroit Tigers infielder Gage Workman (99) reacts after hitting a double against the New York Mets during the second inning at Citi Field.
Detroit Tigers pitcher Jack Flaherty (9) pitches against the New York Mets during the first inning at Citi Field.
Detroit Tigers right fielder Wenceel Perez (46) scores a run on a sacrifice fly by first baseman Spencer Torkelson (not pictured) during the second inning against the New York Mets at Citi Field.
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Detroit Tigers catcher Dillon Dingler (13) crosses home plate after hitting a solo home run against the New York Mets during the second inning at Citi Field.
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Tigers take on MLB-worst Mets in New York interleague action
Detroit Tigers catcher Dillon Dingler (13) crosses home plate after hitting a solo home run against the New York Mets during the second inning at Citi Field.
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Tigers take on MLB-worst Mets in New York interleague action
Detroit Tigers third baseman Colt Keith (33) hits a double against the New York Mets during the third inning at Citi Field.
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Tigers take on MLB-worst Mets in New York interleague action
Detroit Tigers infielder Gage Workman (99) reacts after hitting a double against the New York Mets during the second inning at Citi Field.
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Tigers take on MLB-worst Mets in New York interleague action
Detroit Tigers pitcher Jack Flaherty (9) pitches against the New York Mets during the first inning at Citi Field.
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Tigers take on MLB-worst Mets in New York interleague action
Detroit Tigers right fielder Wenceel Perez (46) scores a run on a sacrifice fly by first baseman Spencer Torkelson (not pictured) during the second inning against the New York Mets at Citi Field.
Tarik Skubal, Justin Verlander updates
Here are some other Tigers injury updates per Hinch.
Verlander threw a 50-pitch live bullpen session at Comerica Park on Friday.
Skubal has begun playing catch in Lakeland, Florida following his surgery to remove a loose body from his left elbow.
Relivers Will Vest and Beau Brieske will make rehab appearances tonight for Triple-A Toledo in Omaha.
It's all potentially great news for a Tigers staff missing a lot of the impact arms with which it started the season.
