Tigers Face Rotation, Closer Questions After Injuries

Casey Mize left Tuesday’s game with right groin tightness and a day-to-day status, Kenley Jansen went on the 15-day injured list with pelvic inflammation on May 28, and Detroit recalled Drew Sommers from Triple-A Toledo. The Detroit Tigers now head into their next few games without a confirmed answer for Mize’s next turn and without their closer available in the ninth inning.

Mize’s exit hit the Detroit Tigers rotation right away. Jansen’s IL move created an immediate late-inning opening, and the only confirmed roster move so far is Sommers joining the bullpen.

Mize’s next turn is suddenly in doubt

Mize gave Detroit four scoreless innings, struck out six, and left after 58 pitches in Tuesday’s game against Los Angeles, as shown in the game report from his outing. His status remained day to day after the game on Detroit’s injury log.