Detroit Tigers possibility Spencer Torkelson takes batting practice at Comerica Park on Saturday, July 4, 2020.
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Mize, 23, is expected by lots of to be in line for a 2020 launching. Last season, he tore through Class A Lakeland and tossed a no-hitter at Double-A Erie in his very first professional season. However– and this is a big however– he did miss out on more than a month midseason with a shoulder condition.
[Matt Manning looks prepared to press the envelope on Tigers 2020 plans]
Since of that injury, the coronavirus pandemic that threatens the season, and the unusual throwing schedule their young pitchers have been on, the Tigers might choose to err on the side of caution in pushing them.
But Mize– like Manning and likely lefty Tarik Skubal– was set to begin the 2020 minors season at Triple-A Toledo. Nevertheless, last week Minor League Baseball canceled its season and now the Tigers remain in a bit of a dilemma: While trying to secure some of these pitchers, they are left with major-league action as the only alternative to advance their advancement.
The Detroit Tigers held workouts at Comerica Park Saturday, July 4, 2020. Last season, he tore through Class A Lakeland and tossed a no-hitter at Double-A Erie in his very first professional season. Check out more on the Detroit Tigers and sign up for our Tigers newsletter.
The Detroit Tigers held exercises at Comerica Park Saturday, July 4, 2020. Pitching prospect Casey Mize threw a bullpen session under the watchful eyes of the coaching personnel. ( Photo: Kirthmon F. Dozier, Detroit Free Press).
The Detroit Tigers held exercises at Comerica Park Saturday, July 4, 2020. Pitching prospect Casey Mize tossed a bullpen session under the careful eyes of the coaching personnel. ( Photo: Kirthmon F. Dozier, Detroit Free Press).
The Detroit Tigers held exercises at Comerica Park Saturday, July 4, 2020.( Photo: Kirthmon F. Dozier, Detroit Free Press).
Manning, among the teams leading potential customers, was back out on the field throwing long toss Saturday, but before he did, he made a fast stop to the bullpen.
[All eyes on Detroit Tigers No. 1 choice Spencer Torkelson in his very first workout ] Through the open gate, he viewed completion of Mizes very first bullpen session of camp.
Mize, also a leading possibility, tossed along with veteran lefty Hector Santiago, who remains in camp competing for a bullpen area.
[Tigers Fulmer seems in best shape of life: Will his elbow hold up? ] The Tigers have a choice on how they wish to see things play out, but injuries always have their method of requiring a hand. For now, Mizes very first two days of camp, including sticking with Boyd, a positive influence — to what otherwise appeared a productive bullpen session on Saturday afternoon, were an excellent step in proving that hes all set.
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On Friday, it was Matt Mannings day. Saturday was for Casey Mize.
Mize tossed 20-plus pitches in front of pitching coach Rick Anderson and bullpen coach A.J. Sager and others in the Detroit Tigers bullpen.
Mize was walking off the field with lefty ace Matthew Boyd after running between the poles when Manning threw a bullpen session off the Comerica Park mound Friday.
