Padres acquire Casey Mize from Tigers to bolster rotation
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 10:05 PM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
The San Diego Padres have acquired right-handed pitcher Casey Mize from the Detroit Tigers. Mize, 29, is enjoying a standout season with a 2.7 ERA and has been scratched from his scheduled start with the Tigers prior to the trade. He joins a rotation that already includes Michael King and Robbie Ray, with postseason experience from previous years. Mize is a pending free agent with a $6.15 million salary for this season.
- •Padres acquire Casey Mize prior to Friday's scheduled start.
- •Mize has a career-best 2.7 ERA in 2026.
- •He joins Robbie Ray and Michael King in the rotation.
- •Mize is a pending free agent after this season.
- •He has made brief playoff appearances in previous seasons.
- 10:05 PMCBS MLB — Casey Mize traded to Padres: San Diego continues to upgrade rotation with eyes on postseason
"The Padres already acquired Robbie Ray earlier in the day
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