Archive · 31 Jul 2026
Tigers Postpone Mize's Start Until After Trade Deadline
The Detroit Tigers decided not to let pitcher Casey Mize start a game on Friday.
They want to keep him available in case other teams want to trade for him before the trade deadline.
Mize is healthy and not injured, so the team isn’t worried about his health.
The Tigers have done this before with other pitchers to protect their value.
They will use several relief pitchers on Friday to keep playing well while waiting for the deadline.
Detroit Tigers will not start Casey Mize on Friday vs. Athletics.
Decision is strategic, not health-related, to keep options open before trade deadline.
Mize is healthy and not on injured list; will start against Mariners after deadline if no trade.
Tigers have previously delayed starters (e.g., Jack Flaherty) before deadline to protect trade value.
Team will use bullpen game on Friday to remain competitive.
- Who
- Detroit Tigers, Casey Mize, Scott Harris
- What
- Delay Casey Mize's start until after the MLB trade deadline
- When
- Friday of the current weekend, trade deadline 72 hours away
- Where
- Detroit Tigers vs. Oakland Athletics (Friday) and vs. Seattle Mariners (Tuesday)
- Why
- To keep Mize available for potential trade negotiations
- Player
- Casey Mize
- Team
- Detroit Tigers
- Decision
- Postpone start until after trade deadline
- Health status
- Healthy, not on injured list
- Next scheduled start
- Tuesday vs. Seattle Mariners