Casey Mize shines in rehab start for Single-A Lakeland

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Last updated Jun 10, 2026

Casey Mize shines in rehab start for Single-A Lakeland
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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.

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  • 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.
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  • 4:55 AMYahoo SportsCasey Mize Dominates in Rehab Start as the Tigers Continue Getting Healthy
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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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