Casey Opitz

Casey Mize, Detroit Tigers' 2025 All-Star right-handed starting pitcher, is eligible to come off the 15-day injured list after suffering a mild right adductor/groin strain on April 29, 2026. Manager AJ Hinch announced Mize is set to return to start against Toronto on Saturday without requiring a rehab assignment. Before the injury, Mize posted a 2.90 ERA with 35 strikeouts and 1.194 WHIP in six starts. Mize has maintained his pitching volume throughout the layoff with multiple bullpen sessions and live batting practice in Lakeland, indicating he has not lost work capacity. Mize expressed confidence in his recovery, stating "I'm not feeling anything in my legs" and "I feel like we're in a good spot." The Tigers' pitching staff has been decimated by injuries, making Mize's return a critical reinforcement for the rotation.