Padres' Casey Mize exits start early with ankle sprain
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 7:01 PM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
San Diego Padres pitcher Casey Mize left his start on Saturday early due to an ankle sprain sustained while on the dugout stairs. Mize threw 47 pitches in 2 ⅔ innings, allowing four earned runs before being pulled. Following a clean imaging report, Mize remains optimistic about avoiding the injured list. He has had a history of injuries this season, including a prior adductor strain. The Padres, currently second in the National League West, are in a three-game series against the Minnesota Twins, having won the first two games.
- •Casey Mize left Saturday's game early with an ankle sprain.
- •He has a 3.44 ERA in 20 starts this season.
- •Padres are currently in second place in the NL West.
- •Mize is optimistic about not needing to go on the IL.
- •Next scheduled start could be Friday against the Rays.
- 7:01 PMYahoo Sports — Padres get an update on Casey Mize 1 day after leaving his start early
"San Diego Padres right-handed pitcher Casey Mize left his Saturday start early.
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