Cubs seek Tigers' Casey Mize as trade target for pitching help
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 2:29 PM
Last updated Jul 9, 2026
The Chicago Cubs are eyeing Detroit Tigers pitcher Casey Mize ahead of the 2026 MLB trade deadline. Mize, a right-hander with a 2.64 ERA this season, is seen as a valuable asset, especially if the Tigers choose to sell as they sit 4.0 games out of a Wild Card spot. The Cubs are in need of pitching due to injuries in their rotation, with several key players sidelined. Mize, who has performed well with 72 strikeouts in 71.2 innings, could be an achievable target as attention shifts to other Tigers like Tarik Skubal.
- •Cubs looking to improve their pitching ahead of the trade deadline.
- •Casey Mize currently has a 2.64 ERA in 13 starts this season.
- •Cubs rotation faces multiple injuries, complicating their situation.
- •Tigers are close to a playoff spot, which may affect their trade strategy.
- •Mize may be easier to acquire if Tigers choose to sell.
- 2:29 PMYahoo Sports — Cubs linked to 2.64 ERA Tigers All-Star as 'best' trade target, but it's not Tarik Skubal
"The Cubs are the best trade fit for a Tigers All-Star, but it's not their headliner trade chip.
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