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Tigers Pitcher Mize Battles Groin Woes, Eyes Comeback
21 Jul
Summary
- Casey Mize expresses optimism about recovering from a recurring groin issue.
- Mize was also hit by a comebacker on his glove hand wrist.
- Javier Báez begins his rehab assignment for an ankle injury.
Detroit Tigers pitcher Casey Mize is cautiously optimistic about his groin issue, describing his recovery on July 20 as the "best day one" compared to previous flare-ups. Mize was removed from a recent start against the Los Angeles Angels after experiencing groin discomfort and being struck by a line drive on his glove-hand wrist. He stated that a combination of factors, including long innings and a "weird mound," likely contributed to the issue.
Mize indicated that the current groin problem is the same one he has been managing for much of the season, which he describes as "minor." Despite this, he has maintained a career-low 2.79 ERA through 80.2 innings. He also shared that infielder Javier Báez was scheduled to start his minor-league rehab assignment on July 21, having been sidelined since April 28 with an ankle injury.
Additionally, pitcher Jackson Jobe, recovering from Tommy John surgery, is slated for another rehab start with Double-A Erie. He recently pitched three innings, reportedly reaching 100 mph, and is expected to pitch again that weekend. Erie was scheduled to face the Chesapeake Baysox.
