The second campaign of Detroit Tigers right-hander Casey Mize begins Tuesday, when he takes the mound against the Minnesota Twins. As the No. 5 starter, he is set to be the last member of the 26-man roster to enter a game in 2021.
The former No. 1 overall pick cruised through the minor leagues butlast season. The 23-year-old made his MLB debut in August, finishing his first year with a 6.99 ERA, seven home runs allowed and too many walks.
"I definitely want to get off to a good start this year," Mize said Monday.