Casey Mize faces rotation uncertainty as Padres chase playoff spot
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Last updated Sep 8, 2026
The San Diego Padres are reevaluating the role of starting pitcher Casey Mize as they fight for an National League Wild Card berth. Since his arrival at the trade deadline, Mize has struggled to a 6.67 ERA across 27 innings. The right-hander has surrendered 20 earned runs and nine walks while recording 15 strikeouts, contributing to a -0.3 fWAR. With the Padres sitting a half-game behind the Arizona Diamondbacks for the final postseason position, team management faces a decision on his future in the rotation. The return of Nick Pivetta from the injured list provides the organization with additional options for the final weeks of the regular season. Mize is scheduled to make a start Tuesday against the Washington Nationals, an outing that could determine his status for the remainder of the schedule.
- •Casey Mize holds a 6.67 ERA over 27 innings since joining the San Diego Padres.
- •The Padres sit a half-game behind the Arizona Diamondbacks for the final NL Wild Card spot.
- •Nick Pivetta recently returned from the injured list after throwing five scoreless innings.
- •Mize is slated to start Tuesday against the Washington Nationals.
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"The Philadelphia Phillies are looking to surpass the Atlanta Braves in the National League East standings. They will need players to step up over the next few weeks amid their pursuit of winning the division. Of course, Philadelphia is hoping its stars can lead the way. Starting pitching is a strength for this Phillies ball club. Zack Wheeler has […] The post Why Brandon Marsh's slump will derail Phillies' NL East chances appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"The San Diego Padres acquired Casey Mize at the trade deadline to help get them into October. Instead, he could become one of the biggest reasons they don’t make it there. Mize has been flat-out terrible since joining the Padres. Through 27 innings with San Diego, the right-hander has allowed 20 earned runs and nine walks while striking out only […] The post Why Casey Mize's slump will derail Padres' NL Wild Card chances appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 8, 2026, 10:29 PMWhy Brandon Marsh's slump will derail Phillies' NL East chances
The Philadelphia Phillies are looking to surpass the Atlanta Braves in the National League East standings. They will need players to step up over the next few weeks amid their pursuit of winning the division. Of course, Philadelphia is hoping its stars can lead the way. Starting pitching is a strength for this Phillies ball club. Zack Wheeler has […] The post Why Brandon Marsh's slump will derail Phillies' NL East chances appeared first on ClutchPoints.
- Yahoo SportsSep 8, 2026, 9:52 PMWhy Casey Mize's slump will derail Padres' NL Wild Card chances
The San Diego Padres acquired Casey Mize at the trade deadline to help get them into October. Instead, he could become one of the biggest reasons they don’t make it there. Mize has been flat-out terrible since joining the Padres. Through 27 innings with San Diego, the right-hander has allowed 20 earned runs and nine walks while striking out only […] The post Why Casey Mize's slump will derail Padres' NL Wild Card chances appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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