Scott Harris takes responsibility as Tigers trade Casey Mize to Padres

Detroit Tigers president of baseball operations Scott Harris addressed the team's recent struggles and future direction following the trade of Casey Mize to the San Diego Padres. The Tigers acquired left-handed pitchers Kash Mayfield and Jackson Wolf in exchange for Mize and infielder Gage Workman. Harris acknowledged the team's disappointing performance and the toll of injuries on the roster, admitting that he underestimated their impact. He emphasized the need to build more depth and find better ways to maintain player health as the organization looks to rebuild and develop talent. The Tigers placed 35 players on the injured list this season, which has strained their pitching staff and overall performance.

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