Tigers hold Casey Mize back from scheduled start as trade talks escalate
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 2:15 PM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
The Detroit Tigers have scratched Casey Mize from his scheduled start against the Oakland Athletics as the MLB trade deadline approaches. This decision, made by president Scott Harris, is a precautionary measure indicating active trade discussions surrounding Mize. The Tigers will implement a bullpen game in his absence, with Mize tentatively slated to start against the Seattle Mariners next week, assuming he remains with the team. Mize's strong performance this season, featuring a 2.70 ERA and 85 strikeouts, has made him an attractive trade candidate as the deadline nears.
- •Casey Mize is scratched from his start against the Athletics.
- •The decision results from intensified trade discussions before Monday's deadline.
- •Mize has a 2.70 ERA and attractive trade value this season.
- •The Tigers will use a bullpen game in place of Mize.
- •Mize is tentatively scheduled to pitch against the Mariners next week.
- 12:14 AMThe Detroit News — Tigers to hold Casey Mize back until after trade deadline - The Detroit News
- 2:15 PMYahoo Sports — Tigers to hold Casey Mize back until after trade deadline
- 2:10 PMYahoo Sports — Detroit Tigers Make Decision on Casey Mize as Trade Talks Heat Up
"The Tigers scratched Casey Mize from his scheduled start as a precaution while trade discussions intensify before Monday’s MLB deadline.
"Casey Mize will not make his scheduled start Friday night against the Athletics. He’s not injured and he’s not been traded.
"Casey Mize will not make his scheduled start Friday night against the Athletics. He’s not injured and he’s not been traded.
Sources
External links- The Detroit NewsAug 1, 2026, 12:14 AMTigers to hold Casey Mize back until after trade deadline - The Detroit News
Casey Mize will not make his scheduled start Friday night against the Athletics. He’s not injured and he’s not been traded.
- Yahoo SportsJul 31, 2026, 2:15 PMTigers to hold Casey Mize back until after trade deadline
Casey Mize will not make his scheduled start Friday night against the Athletics. He’s not injured and he’s not been traded.
- Yahoo SportsJul 31, 2026, 2:10 PMDetroit Tigers Make Decision on Casey Mize as Trade Talks Heat Up
The Tigers scratched Casey Mize from his scheduled start as a precaution while trade discussions intensify before Monday’s MLB deadline.
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