Roster Battles

Detroit Tigers Vie for Rotation Spot Against Twins

As the Detroit Tigers inch closer to opening day, the battle for rotation spots intensifies. Today, right-hander Casey Mize takes the mound for his final audition of the spring, as the Tigers face off against the Minnesota Twins in a Grapefruit League exhibition. Mize, the Tigers’ former No. 1 overall pick, is making his return from back and elbow surgeries that sidelined him for the entirety of the 2022 campaign. His performance this spring has been encouraging, with a 3.