Blue Jays eye Tigers' Casey Mize for rotation help
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 2:43 PM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
The Toronto Blue Jays have expressed interest in Detroit Tigers pitcher Casey Mize as a potential trade target. Mize, a former first overall pick, has underperformed this season due to injury, making just nine starts in 2025 with a 2.27 ERA. With the Blue Jays struggling from injuries to key pitchers such as Cody Ponce and Jose Berrios, Mize could provide critical depth, especially if the Tigers decide to sell. His affordable contract and strikeout capability make him an attractive option for Toronto, particularly as the trading deadline approaches.
- •Blue Jays lost Cody Ponce and Jose Berrios for the season.
- •Casey Mize has a low home run rate and a strong ERA.
- •Mize's contract is around $2 million for the remainder of the season.
- •Dylan Cease, Kevin Gausman, and Trey Yesavage top Toronto's depth chart.
- •Mize's injury history includes a strained groin affecting his starts.
- 2:43 PMYahoo Sports — Blue Jays linked to Tigers' All-Star pitcher not named Tarik Skubal
"This would help Toronto's injury-riddled rotation.
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