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Casey Mize suffers ankle sprain during game against Twins

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 11:41 AM

Last updated Aug 23, 2026

Casey Mize suffers ankle sprain during game against Twins

Summary

Casey Mize, formerly of the Detroit Tigers and now with the San Diego Padres, suffered an ankle sprain while slipping on the dugout steps during a game against the Minnesota Twins on August 22, 2026. Mize exited after pitching 2⅔ innings but initial tests indicated no structural damage. He described the incident as his cleat getting caught, which caused him to roll his ankle. Mize hopes to return to action soon and is optimistic that he will be available on a day-to-day basis.

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•Mize slipped on dugout steps, spraining his ankle.
•Exiting after 2⅔ innings, he was seen limping post-game.
•Initial tests showed no structural damage to his ankle.
•He joined the Padres after a trade deadline deal with the Tigers.
•Mize hopes to return to action shortly and aims for his next start.

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As part of their 2026 MLB Trade Deadline, the Detroit Tigers were faced with multiple difficult choices that ultimately resulted in the trades of pitchers Tarik Skubal and Casey Mize to the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres, respectively.The Tigers dealt Mize along with infielder/outfielder Gage Workman to San Diego, and received highly regarded […] The post Former Tigers Pitcher Suffers Freak Injury appeared first on HEAVY.
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