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Detroit Tigers' Casey Mize, recovering from 2 surgeries, works on getting better, not bitter

LAKELAND, Fla. — The Detroit Tigers revealed new information about one of their top pitchers on the first day of spring training.

Right-hander Casey Mize, the 2018 No. 1 overall pick, underwent a previously undisclosed back surgery after undergoing Tommy John surgery in June 2022. There isn't an official timetable for his return to games, but the 25-year-old will start playing catch this week in camp.

At this point, his rehabilitation is primarily arm focused.

"I've been dealing with the (back) issue for a long time," Mize said Wednesday. "I would say years.