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Detroit Tigers consider trade proposal sending Casey Mize to Cubs

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Last updated Jul 19, 2026

Detroit Tigers consider trade proposal sending Casey Mize to Cubs
Summary

The Detroit Tigers are reportedly evaluating a trade proposal that involves sending right-hander Casey Mize to the Chicago Cubs. With just 3.5 games separating them from the final Wild Card spot, the Tigers face a complicated decision regarding one of their top starters. The proposed trade would bring OF Kevin Alcántara and RHP Brooks Caple to Detroit. Mize has excelled this season, holding a 2.79 ERA and making a significant impact on the Tigers' rotation. Discussions of this trade come as the Tigers are still in postseason contention, leading to concerns over the implications of losing a key player at this juncture.

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  • •Tigers are 3.5 games out of Wild Card playoff spot as of July 19
  • •Proposed trade includes Casey Mize going to the Cubs
  • •Tigers would receive prospects Kevin Alcántara and Brooks Caple
  • •Mize has a 2.79 ERA over 14 starts this season
  • •Keeping Mize might be crucial for the Tigers' postseason aspirations
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  • 2:20 AMYahoo Sports — Trade Proposal Sends Casey Mize to National League, But Should the Tigers Even Consider It?
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A new trade proposal sends Casey Mize to the Cubs, but with Detroit only 3.5 games out of a Wild Card spot, does it make sense?

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