Former Auburn baseball star Casey Mize was the center of several discussions ahead of the MLB trade deadline. On Monday, he was finally dealt just before the cut-off time.
ESPN’s Jeff Passan reported Monday that Mize is heading to the San Diego Padres after spending time in the Detroit Tigers organization since he was drafted No. 1 overall in the 2018 MLB Draft. The trade is a four-player deal, as Mize and infielder Gage Workman are heading to the Padres in exchange for a pair of left-handers: Kash Mayfield and Jackson Wolf.
Mize departs the Detroit Tigers, a team sitting in fourth place in the American League Central Division, and heads to the San Diego Padres to join a starting rotation for a team just one game out of a National League Wild Card spot as of Monday.
Dealing for Mize was one of several pitching moves the Padres made ahead of the trade deadline. The Padres also traded for San Francisco Giants left-hander Robbie Ray and right-hander Hunter Stratton from the Pittsburgh Pirates to join a talented offensive roster that features stars Fernando Tatis Jr, Manny Machado, Xander Bogaerts, and star closer Mason Miller.
Mize joins his new club with a 4-6 record, but boasts a 2.70 ERA with 85 strikeouts in 16 starts with the Tigers. If the Padres achieve their goal of making the MLB Postseason, it will mark the second time Mize has played with a playoff squad. Last season with Detroit, Mize started two games and struck out seven batters over six innings during the Tigers’ American League Division Series against AL Central rival Cleveland.
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Photos: Casey Mize’s 2026 season with the Detroit Tigers
Mar 31, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Detroit Tigers catcher Jake Rogers (34) and pitcher Casey Mize (12) talk in the first inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images
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Photos: Casey Mize’s 2026 season with the Detroit Tigers
Mar 31, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Detroit Tigers catcher Jake Rogers (34) and pitcher Casey Mize (12) talk in the first inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images
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Photos: Casey Mize’s 2026 season with the Detroit Tigers
Mar 31, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Casey Mize (12) throws against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the first inning at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images
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Apr 6, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Casey Mize (12) delivers a pitch against the Minnesota Twins in the first inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images
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Photos: Casey Mize’s 2026 season with the Detroit Tigers
Apr 6, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Casey Mize (12) walks off the mound after giving up three runs in the third inning against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images
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Photos: Casey Mize’s 2026 season with the Detroit Tigers
Apr 11, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Tigers pitcher Casey Mize (12) throws during the first inning against the Miami Marlins at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bradshaw Sevald-Imagn Images
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Apr 17, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Casey Mize (12) delivers a pitch during the first inning against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Paul Rutherford-Imagn Images
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Apr 17, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Casey Mize (12) delivers a pitch during the first inning against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Paul Rutherford-Imagn Images
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Apr 28, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Casey Mize (12) throws against the Atlanta Braves in the second inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
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Photos: Casey Mize’s 2026 season with the Detroit Tigers
Apr 28, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Casey Mize (12) throws against the Atlanta Braves in the first inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
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Detroit Tigers pitcher Casey Mize (12) before the Texas Rangers game at Comerica Park in Detroit on Friday, May 1, 2026.
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Photos: Casey Mize’s 2026 season with the Detroit Tigers
May 21, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Tigers pitcher Casey Mize (12) pitches in the first inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images
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May 21, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Tigers pitcher Casey Mize (12) in the dugout in the first inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images
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Detroit Tigers pitcher Casey Mize (12), left, talks to catcher Dillon Dingler (13) after throwing against Cleveland Guardians during the fifth inning at Comerica Park in Detroit on Thursday, May 21, 2026.
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Detroit Tigers pitcher Casey Mize (12) high-fives teammates in the dugout after a pitching change during the seventh inning against Cleveland Guardians at Comerica Park in Detroit on Thursday, May 21, 2026.
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May 21, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch (14) take the ball to relieve pitcher Casey Mize (12) in the seventh inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images
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Detroit Tigers pitcher Casey Mize (12) celebrates a double play against Los Angeles Angels during the first inning at Comerica Park in Detroit on Wednesday, May 27, 2026.
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Detroit Tigers pitcher Casey Mize (12) talks to catcher Dillon Dingler (13) as they walk off the field after top of fourth inning against Los Angeles Angels at Comerica Park in Detroit on Wednesday, May 27, 2026.
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Jun 21, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Tigers pitcher Casey Mize (12) signs autographs for young fans before their game against the Chicago White Sox at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images
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Photos: Casey Mize’s 2026 season with the Detroit Tigers
Jun 23, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Tigers pitcher Casey Mize (12) makes a throw to first in the sixth inning against the New York Yankees at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images
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Detroit Tigers pitcher Casey Mize (12) walks off the field after throwing fifth inning against New York Yankees at Comerica Park in Detroit on Tuesday, June 23, 2026.
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Jul 5, 2026; Arlington, Texas, USA; Detroit Tigers pitcher Casey Mize (12) throws to the plate against the Texas Rangers during the first inning at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images
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From left, Detroit Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander, pitcher Casey Mize, and pitcher Tarik Skubal in line to congratulate teammates for 6-1 win over Athletics at Comerica Park in Detroit on Wednesday, July 8, 2026.
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Photos: Casey Mize’s 2026 season with the Detroit Tigers
Jul 25, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Tigers pitcher Casey Mize (12) makes a throw to first in the second inning against the Kansas City Royals at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images
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