Guardians urged to sign Casey Mize as pitching option
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 13, 2026, 10:06 PM
Last updated Nov 13, 2026
The Cleveland Guardians are exploring options in MLB free agency as they prepare for the upcoming season. ESPN's Jeff Passan suggested that the team should consider signing right-handed pitcher Casey Mize, formerly of the Detroit Tigers. While Tarik Skubal remains a popular target among fans, Mize could fit Cleveland's needs for a solid starting pitcher on a shorter-term deal. Mize posted a 4.22 ERA during his six years in the league but struggled with the Padres after being traded. The Guardians have yet to announce any significant offseason signings as they look to bolster their roster ahead of the 2027 season.
- •Cleveland seeks to return to the World Series in 2027.
- •Jeff Passan identified Casey Mize as a target for the Guardians.
- •Mize recorded a 4.22 ERA in six MLB seasons.
- •The 29-year-old had a difficult tenure with the Padres.
- •The Guardians have made no major signings this offseason.
- 10:06 PMYahoo Sports — Guardians rumors: Cleveland urged to sign ex-Tigers star pitcher, but it’s not Tarik Skubal
"MLB free agency is underway, and the Cleveland Guardians aim to build a roster to get back to the World Series in 2027. While Tarik Skubal remains the hot name in the rumor mill, the club was urged to sign a different former Detroit Tigers star to help with the pitching group next season. In his latest column for ESPN, Jeff Passan named Casey Mize […] The post Guardians rumors: Cleveland urged to sign ex-Tigers star pitcher, but it’s not Tarik Skubal appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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