Casey Mize traded in stunning final-day deal by Tigers
On Monday, just before the MLB trade deadline, the Detroit Tigers dealt Casey Mize to the San Diego Padres in a four-player deal. The move sends a shockwave through the American League Central Division, where the Tigers sit in fourth place.
Mize, a former Auburn baseball star, was drafted No. 1 overall in the 2018 MLB Draft and spent his time with the Tigers since then. He departs Detroit with a 4-6 record, but boasts a 2.70 ERA with 85 strikeouts in 16 starts.
The trade brings Mize to a Padres team just one game out of a National League Wild Card spot as of Monday. ESPN's Jeff Passan reported that the trade is part of a series of pitching moves the Padres made ahead of the deadline.
The Padres also traded for San Francisco Giants left-hander Robbie Ray and right-hander Hunter Stratton from the Pittsburgh Pirates. Mize joins a talented starting rotation alongside other stars, including Fernando Tatis Jr, Manny Machado, Xander Bogaerts, and closer Mason Miller.
Mize's new team has high hopes for the postseason, and his experience playing with a playoff squad last season could prove valuable. In the 2022 American League Division Series, Mize started two games for the Tigers against AL Central rival Cleveland.
The trade deadline has come and gone, but the impact of this deal will be felt for weeks to come. As the Padres push for a Wild Card spot, Mize's addition will be a key factor in their success.
Source: Yahoo Sports