Detroit Tigers right-hander Casey Mize is ready for the next challenge in his rehab program.
The 2018 No. 1 overall pick, who underwent elbow surgery and back surgery during the 2022 season, is scheduled to face live hitters for the first time Saturday at Comerica Park. His pitch count will reflect a one-inning workload.
"That'll be good for him," Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said Friday. "I know he's been waiting to do that for a while now. We're finally lifting the reins a little bit, and he'll get to see a hitter.