Tigers place Casey Mize and Javier Báez on injured list, recall De Jesus and Jung
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Updated · MLB Trade Rumors · Apr 29
Tigers place Casey Mize and Javier Báez on injured list, recall De Jesus and Jung
12 articles · Updated · MLB Trade Rumors · Apr 29
Mize is out with a right adductor strain for at least 15 days, while Báez has a sprained right ankle and is on the 10-day IL.
Both injuries further deplete Detroit’s roster, with Mize having posted a 2.90 ERA and career-best strikeout rates, and Báez playing multiple positions after Parker Meadows’ injury.
With Justin Verlander also sidelined, the Tigers’ rotation depth is tested; prospects like Max Clark could see accelerated promotion, though center field will initially go to experienced players.
With Mize and Verlander out, is the Tigers' pitching rotation on the verge of collapse?
Do these key injuries finally force the Tigers to call up top prospect Max Clark?
Will Javier Báez's 'significant' injury ultimately derail the Detroit Tigers' 2026 season?
Is Javier Báez's $140 million contract becoming a major liability for the Tigers?
Is prospect Hao-Yu Lee the unexpected solution to the Tigers' sudden infield crisis?
Can recalled prospect Jace Jung provide the immediate offensive spark the Tigers now need?