KANSAS CITY — The Tigers placed right-hander Casey Mize on the 10-day injured list Friday with a right elbow sprain after he reported soreness from his most recent start Thursday against the Royals. Outfielder Daz Cameron was recalled from Triple-A Toledo as a corresponding move.
The Tigers are characterizing the move as precautionary at this point. Mize will see a Royals team doctor for an initial examination and tests, then consult with Tigers team doctors and potentially additional specialists from there. He’ll miss at least one start, which would’ve been next week against the Yankees at Comerica Park.
Mize gave up two runs on six hits over five innings in a no-decision Thursday, walking two and striking out two. His average fastball velocity was the same as in his previous start last Saturday against the White Sox, but he didn’t have his usual command. He has struggled to put hitters away in both of his starts this spring, reflected in his four strikeouts over 10 innings so far this season.
Mize’s injury is the latest blow to a pitching staff currently missing relievers Andrew Chafin, Kyle Funkhouser and José Cisnero. Starter Michael Pineda is scheduled to make at least one more start for Triple-A Toledo as he ramps up his innings following delays in Spring Training, while Wily Peralta is expected to join the Tigers soon following two outings with the Mud Hens.