Casey Mize scratched from start as trade deadline approaches

Detroit Tigers pitcher Casey Mize was scratched from his scheduled start against the Athletics on July 31. The Tigers confirmed that Mize is healthy but is being held out as a precaution ahead of the trade deadline. Mize, who has a 2.70 ERA and a career-high strikeout rate this season, is now set to start on August 1 against the Mariners, should he remain with the team. Reports suggest the Tigers might trade Mize, alongside teammates Tarik Skubal, Gleyber Torres, and Kenley Jansen, before the deadline.

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