Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Casey Mize was able to hold the Minnesota Twins offense in check during Sunday's game. The right-hander threw six shutout innings during the 6-1 victory. This was his first win since Aug. 24, 2021 so a big milestone for Mize. He wasn't great on the mound, allowing five hits and three walks during this game. However, Mize was able to keep the Twins from scoring. He holds a 2.95 ERA through four starts this season.

Detroit Tigers right-hander Casey Mize surrendered three earned runs across 4 1/3 innings on Thursday in Game 1 of a twin bill against the New York Mets. It was the former No. 1 overall pick's first start since April 14, 2022 as he underwent Tommy John surgery and ended up missing the entire 2023 season, as well. He issued two walks and struck out four on the afternoon. Mize's only full MLB campaign came in the 2021 season when he tossed a 3.71 ERA across 30 starts before making only two outings a season ago. He sports a 4.29 ERA across 39 career big-league starts but his 18.7% K% has put a damper on his fantasy value.

Detroit Tigers right-hander Casey Mize (elbow) has made the team's starting rotation after fellow righty Matt Manning was optioned to Triple-A Toledo on Friday. Mize, Manning, and Reese Olson were in competition for the final two rotation spots with the Tigers. Additionally, Mize is unlikely to face restrictions to begin the season, although the team is going to monitor his innings as the season goes along in his return from Tommy John surgery. The 26-year-old hasn't been on a big-league mound since April 14 of 2022 but has returned with a strong 2.45 ERA with 14 strikeouts and nine walks across 15 1/3 innings in spring training. He has been hitting 97 mph on his four-seam fastball and stated he has never been more confident to use that pitch as a weapon.

Detroit Tigers right-hander Casey Mize said on Thursday that he's getting around 18 inches of induced vertical break compared to around 15 inches in the past on his fastball. "We just think the fastball up can be more of a weapon," Mize said. The fastball should pair well with his splitter, but Mize also talked about pairing it with his curveball. It could make all of the 26-year-old pitcher's offerings more effective, especially his fastball up in the zone. Fantasy managers should have tempered expectations for Mize in 2024, though, as he hasn't pitched in a big-league game since April of 2022 due to Tommy John surgery. The former first overall pick in 2018 still has plenty of upside if he can stay healthy, but we don't expect him to throw more than 140-150 innings this year.

While Detroit Tigers right-hander Casey Mize (back) was recovering from Tommy John surgery last spring, he also revealed that he had an unspecified back procedure to correct an injury he had been dealing with for "years." The former first overall pick in 2018 didn't pitch at all for Detroit in 2023 and hasn't pitched in a major-league game since April 14, 2022. The 26-year-old has dealt with several arm injuries already but is now a full-go this spring and should open the 2024 season in the starting rotation. In 188 2/3 total innings in the majors to this point, Mize has posted a 4.29 ERA and 1.21 WHIP with 148 strikeouts. Fantasy managers should expect rust from Mize given his long layoff, and an inevitable innings limit this year will keep his fantasy ceiling rather low.

The Detroit Tigers and right-hander Casey Mize avoided salary arbitration on Friday by agreeing to a one-year, $840,000 deal plus a $3.1 million club option for the 2025 season, according to a source. 2023 was a lost season for Mize as he was rehabbing all year from Tommy John surgery on his right elbow. The 26-year-old is fully healthy heading into spring training this year, though, and figures to open the season as a locked-in member of the starting rotation. The former first overall pick in 2018 out of Auburn has a 4.29 ERA (4.95 FIP) and 1.21 WHIP with 56 walks and 148 strikeouts in 39 starts over three major-league seasons so far. Mize could still develop into a strong big-league starter, but his fantasy ceiling will be limited by a likely innings limit in 2024.

Detroit Tigers right-hander Casey Mize (back, elbow), the first overall pick in 2018, has recovered from elbow and back surgery. "I'm ready to go," Mize said. He hasn't pitched for the Tigers since April 14 of 2022. The 26-year-old had his two surgeries in the summer of 2022, with Tommy John surgery knocking him out for all of last season. Mize will have spring training to prove he's truly past his injuries and he'll have a starting rotation spot in 2024 if he is healthy, but a likely innings limit given his long layoff will cap his fantasy upside next year. Mize made his big-league debut in the shortened season in 2020 and has only made 39 starts in three years for the Tigers, posting a 4.29 ERA (4.95 FIP) and 1.21 WHIP with 56 walks and 148 strikeouts in 188 2/3 innings pitched.

Detroit Tigers right-hander Casey Mize (elbow) completed a bullpen session on Tuesday and will throw another one on Friday in his rehab process, according to the team's medical update. If all goes well, Mize will begin his normal offseason strength and conditioning workouts this offseason. The 26-year-old starting pitcher missed all of the 2023 campaign due while recovering from Tommy John surgery, but barring setbacks this offseason, he could work his way into the team's Opening Day starting rotation in 2024. The former first overall pick in 2018 out of Auburn has a 4.29 ERA (4.95 FIP) and 1.21 WHIP while walking 56 and striking out 148 batters in 188 2/3 innings over 39 starts in his three big-league seasons to this point. Mize could be a nice under-the-radar value selection late in fantasy drafts next spring.

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Casey Mize (elbow, shoulder) experienced some shoulder fatigue while throwing a live batting practice session on Wednesday. The right-hander continues to work his way back from Tommy John surgery from last year. The organization is hopeful that Mize can resume his throwing program next week. At the moment, it's uncertain if the 26-year-old will make it back to the MLB before the end of the 2023 season. If not, Mize should be a big piece of the rotation heading into 2024.

Detroit Tigers right-hander Casey Mize (elbow) faced live hitters on Saturday at Comerica Park for the first time since his elbow injury, throwing 20 pitches and reporting no issues. "He was really exceptional," manager A.J. Hinch said of Mize's outing, which included fastballs in the mid-90s and sharp-breaking curveballs. "I've thrown like a million bullpens, so it's good to actually have guys in the box and be on the game mound. My body feels great, and I'm happy with knocking down another step of this really long process. But we're not at the finish line yet. I'm not trying to overdo it, but I'm not cautious," Mize said. Detroit doesn't have a target date for Mize's return, but they're optimistic about his progression.

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Casey Mize (elbow) is scheduled to face live hitters on Saturday for the first time since undergoing Tommy John surgery on June 15, 2022. The 26-year-old will toss about one inning of work during the session. Mize, who also had back surgery in '22, will take the next step in his throwing program, which could lead to "a rehab assignment here in the not-too-distant future", per manager A.J. Hinch. With less than a quarter of play to go, however, the right-handed Mize is certainly up against it to build himself back up for a meaningful 2023 return. Fantasy managers should not expect the former No. 1 overall pick to offer fantasy usability this season, but the progress is promising.

Detroit Tigers right-hander Casey Mize (back, elbow) is playing catch five times a week and is scheduled to throw a short box bullpen session on Wednesday, June 21. Even though Wednesday's session won't be a full bullpen, it still represents a pretty big step for Mize, who hasn't thrown off a mound at all since having Tommy John surgery last June. The 26-year-old is also working his way back from a lumbar strain in his back, but things are moving in the right direction. There remains no firm timetable for his return to the Tigers' starting rotation, but barring anymore setbacks, Mize will have a chance to pitch in big league games again later in the second half of the season. Fantasy managers shouldn't have high expectations once he does return.

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Casey Mize (back, elbow) is playing catch four times a week as he recovers from Tommy John surgery in June of last year as well as back surgery. Mize had his rehab shut down around three weeks ago due to more back issues, but he's starting to ramp things up again. Hopefully, the 26-year-old right-hander will be able to get back on a mound by the end of June, and then he'll need to go on a lengthy minor-league rehab assignment. If Mize doesn't suffer any more setbacks along the way, he could be an option for Detroit in the second half of the 2023 season. Even if Mize rejoins the starting rotation in August or September, he's probably not going to have much fantasy upside as the Tigers play it safe with him.

The Detroit Tigers have shut down starting pitcher Casey Mize (elbow) from throwing as he has been dealing with continued right elbow discomfort. He was experiencing the discomfort while playing catch from 90 feet. The team is currently in the midst of seeking medical opinions on him. Mize has been out since April 15 and this week's development is yet another setback for him. In mid-May, he was sent out on a rehab assignment, but the team chose to pause his assignment and reassess after he struggled in his first start. We should have more information in regards to the team's plans with him in the coming days.

The Detroit Tigers transferred starting pitcher Casey Mize (elbow) from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day injured list on Tuesday. He now won't be eligible to return until June 14. Mize has been out since April 14 due to a right elbow sprain. He went out on a rehab assignment a few weeks ago, but the outing went poorly and the team decided to pull him back on his rehab program. He began playing catch on Monday and should continue to see his throwing activities ramp up in the coming weeks, assuming he avoids another setback.

Detroit Tigers pitcher Casey Mize (elbow) hopes to begin a throwing program by next week. Since heading to Lakeland, the 25-year-old has been limited to plyo throws. He lasted two-thirds of an inning in his minor league rehab start for Triple-A Toledo two weeks ago. The Tigers right-hander has been out since suffering a right elbow sprain in the middle of April, and Detroit will have a better idea when he will return to the big leagues once Mize begins a throwing program. Mize owns a 5.40 ERA, 1.50 WHIP, and four strikeouts outs over 10 innings in 2022.

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Casey Mize (elbow) lasted just two-thirds of an inning in his minor league rehab start for Triple-A Toledo on Thursday. The right-hander allowed three singles, a three-run home run and hit a batter while throwing 16 of his 29 pitches for strikes. It's not exactly what the Tigers or Mize's fantasy managers were hoping for in his first rehab outing, but his health still remains the bigger focus. The 25-year-old has been out since suffering a right elbow sprain in the middle of April, and he'll need at least a couple more rehab outings before Detroit feels comfortable inserting the youngster back into their starting rotation. Mize has big upside when healthy, and he has a 4.29 ERA and 1.21 WHIP with 56 walks and 148 strikeouts in 39 career starts over his three MLB seasons so far.

Detroit Tigers right-hander Casey Mize (elbow) is scheduled to make his first rehab start for Triple-A Toledo on Thursday. Mize injured his elbow during a start on April 14, just his second appearance of the 2022 season. The 25-year-old hurler is trending in the right direction after his elbow sprain but he will probably need a few rehab starts before he's ready to join the big league club. Barring any setbacks, Mize should be back with the Tigers by the end of May, if not sooner.

Detroit Tigers pitcher Casey Mize (elbow) began a throwing program in Lakeland on Monday. The 24-year-old is currently on the 10-day injured list with a medial elbow sprain. After being shut down the last two weeks, he will look to build up his pitch count. The right-hander owns a 5.40 ERA, 1.50 WHIP, and a 4:2 K: BB across 10 innings in 2022. Mize is still weeks away from returning and is an injury stash in deep-league formats. Michael Pineda will remain in the starting rotation until Mize returns to action.

The Detroit Tigers are waiting for more follow-up tests on starting pitcher Casey Mize (elbow). "So far the doctors are telling us that we've avoided any sort of catastrophic occurrence which is good. So far, so good," manager A.J. Hinch said. Initial testing on Mize revealed a sprained medial collateral ligament in his right elbow, and he was placed on the injured list last Friday. It's still unclear when the 24-year-old will be able to return to Detroit's rotation, but the good news is it doesn't appear to be a season-ending injury. In his first two starts of the season, Mize had allowed six earned runs on 13 hits while walking two and striking out four in 10 innings. Michael Pineda has taken Mize's spot in the rotation.