Casey Mize shines in rehab start for Single-A Lakeland
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Last updated Jun 12, 2026
Casey Mize made a strong rehab start for Single-A Lakeland against Clearwater on June 9, 2026. He pitched five innings, allowing three hits and one run, striking out five batters. This marks Mize's return from the injured list, where he had been since May 29. Alongside Tarik Skubal, who is also on a rehab assignment, Mize's performance signals the potential for a bolstered Tigers rotation. Observers speculate that Mize could start next week against the Astros, pending his health status.
- •Mize yielded three hits and one run in five innings.
- •He walked one batter and struck out five in his outing.
- •Mize's rehab start involved 55 pitches, with 36 strikes.
- •He allowed a home run in the first inning but rebounded strongly.
- •Tigers may soon have Mize and Skubal back in the rotation.
- 2:20 AMYahoo Sports — Casey Mize Is Pitching for His Next Contract, and That Works Just Fine for the Tigers
- 4:55 AMYahoo Sports — Casey Mize Dominates in Rehab Start as the Tigers Continue Getting Healthy
"The former top pick silenced doubts with a masterful five-inning performance, signaling a fierce return alongside Tarik Skubal to transform Detroit’s rotation into a formidable postseason force.
"Armed with a refined three-pitch mix and a dominant splitter, the former top pick returns to Detroit’s rotation fighting for his future while bolstering the Tigers' playoff pursuit.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 12, 2026, 2:20 AMCasey Mize Is Pitching for His Next Contract, and That Works Just Fine for the Tigers
Armed with a refined three-pitch mix and a dominant splitter, the former top pick returns to Detroit’s rotation fighting for his future while bolstering the Tigers' playoff pursuit.
- Yahoo SportsJun 10, 2026, 4:55 AMCasey Mize Dominates in Rehab Start as the Tigers Continue Getting Healthy
The former top pick silenced doubts with a masterful five-inning performance, signaling a fierce return alongside Tarik Skubal to transform Detroit’s rotation into a formidable postseason force.
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