Detroit Tigers get one starter back, lose star infielder in latest roster shakeup

HOUSTON – The Detroit Tigers activated right-hander Casey Mize from the 15-day injured list and placed infielder Gleyber Torres on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to June 16, with a left oblique strain.

Mize started Wednesday’s (June 17) game against the Houston Astros after missing nearly three weeks with right adductor/groin inflammation.

In his return, Mize pitched 4.2 innings, allowing six hits, three earned runs, one walk, and three strikeouts on 86 pitches, 52 of which were called strikes, as the Tigers trailed 3-0 in the bottom of the sixth inning.

The 29-year-old right-hander has dealt with the injury twice this season.

Prior to Wednesday’s start, Mize, during his latest stint on the injured list, began May 29, two days after he exited a start against the Los Angeles Angels after four scoreless innings due to groin tightness.

Mize first suffered a right adductor strain on April 28 during a start in Atlanta, but returned after a brief absence, only for the issue to resurface last month.

After completing a successful minor league rehabilitation assignment, Mize was reinstated ahead of Detroit’s series finale against Houston.

His return bolsters a Tigers rotation that has relied heavily on its depth while navigating injuries throughout the season.

Before landing on the injured list, Mize had been one of Detroit’s most reliable starters, providing quality innings as the Tigers remained in contention in the American League.

The Tigers also lost a key piece of their lineup when Torres was sidelined with a left oblique strain.

The veteran infielder was placed on the 10-day injured list retroactive to Monday, leaving Detroit without one of its primary contributors in the middle of the infield.

No timetable for Torres’ return was immediately announced.