The Detroit Tigers activated pitcher Casey Mize from the injured list and optioned Brenan Hanifee to Triple-A Toledo. Hanifee was the odd man out after pitching one inning in a recent game against the Blue Jays.
Key points
Tigers activated Casey Mize from the injured list
Brenan Hanifee was optioned to Triple-A Toledo
Hanifee pitched one inning in the last game
Mize's activation was anticipated
Ty Madden also faced injury during the game
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Tigers send down Brenan Hanifee to make room for Casey Mize
The Detroit Tigers activated pitcher Casey Mize off the injured list on Saturday, May 16, and optioned pitcher Brenan Hanifee to Triple-A Toledo to make room for Mize on the roster.
Hanifee was the opener in Friday's 3-2 win over the Blue Jays, pitching one inning and allowing one earned run. Reliever Ty Madden came into the game in the second inning with many expecting him to take the bulk relief role, but he left in the third inning after taking a line drive to his right forearm.
Detroit Tigers pitcher Brant Hurter (48) throws a pitch against the Detroit Tigers in the second inning May 15, 2026 at Comerica Park.
Q&A
Why did the Tigers option Brenan Hanifee to Triple-A Toledo?
The Tigers optioned Brenan Hanifee to make room for Casey Mize, who was activated from the injured list.
What was Brenan Hanifee's performance before being sent down?
Brenan Hanifee pitched one inning in the previous game against the Blue Jays, allowing one earned run.
When did Casey Mize return from the injured list?
Casey Mize was activated off the injured list on Saturday, May 16.
Who replaced Brenan Hanifee in the Tigers' pitching rotation?
Casey Mize replaced Brenan Hanifee in the Tigers' pitching rotation after being activated.
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Detroit Tigers first baseman Spencer Torkelson (20) looks at the infield dirt after coming up empty on a diving attempt to stop a line drive down the first base line by Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Andres Gimenez (not pictured) in the second inning May 15, 2026 at Comerica Park
Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Ernie Clement (22) slides safely into home plate to score a run against the the Detroit Tigers in the second inning May 15, 2026 at Comerica Park
Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Kazuma Okamoto (7) leaps into second base to avoid the tag from Detroit Tigers shortstop Kevin McGonigle (7) for a double in the second inning May 15, 2026 at Comerica Park.
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Photos from Detroit Tigers series against Toronto Blue Jays
Detroit Tigers pitcher Brant Hurter (48) throws a pitch against the Detroit Tigers in the second inning May 15, 2026 at Comerica Park.
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Photos from Detroit Tigers series against Toronto Blue Jays
Detroit Tigers pitcher Brant Hurter (48) throws a pitch against the Detroit Tigers in the second inning May 15, 2026 at Comerica Park.
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Photos from Detroit Tigers series against Toronto Blue Jays
Detroit Tigers first baseman Spencer Torkelson (20) looks at the infield dirt after coming up empty on a diving attempt to stop a line drive down the first base line by Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Andres Gimenez (not pictured) in the second inning May 15, 2026 at Comerica Park
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Photos from Detroit Tigers series against Toronto Blue Jays
Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Ernie Clement (22) slides safely into home plate to score a run against the the Detroit Tigers in the second inning May 15, 2026 at Comerica Park
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Photos from Detroit Tigers series against Toronto Blue Jays
Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Kazuma Okamoto (7) leaps into second base to avoid the tag from Detroit Tigers shortstop Kevin McGonigle (7) for a double in the second inning May 15, 2026 at Comerica Park.
Initial X-rays on Madden came back negative, but a potential injury could have made him a candidate to hit the IL, freeing up a spot for Mize. Instead, it appears the Tigers are keeping him active.
Mize is making his first start since April 28 on Saturday after hitting the injured list with a right adductor strain, potentially providing a boost to a depleted Tigers pitching staff. He has pitched to a 2.90 ERA over 31 innings so far in 2026.
