Tigers delay Mize start until after trade deadline

The Detroit Tigers have delayed Casey Mize's start until after the MLB trade deadline, moving his next appearance to Tuesday against the Seattle Mariners if he is not traded.

The decision is strategic, not health-related, as the team manages trade interest in Mize and ace Tarik Skubal ahead of the deadline.

Mize recently dealt with groin tightness on July 19, his second groin-related issue this season, adding caution to the team's approach.

The Tigers used a similar tactic in 2024, holding Jack Flaherty out of a start before trading him to the Los Angeles Dodgers.

For Friday's game against the Athletics, the Tigers will use a bullpen game in Mize's absence.