Mize allowed two runs (one earned) on four hits and a walk while striking out six over five innings in a no-decision versus the Guardians on Saturday. Mize picked up where he left off after getting shelved with a mild left hamstring strain earlier in the month.

The Detroit Tigers are getting a boost on the mound before playing the Cleveland Guardians with the return of Casey Mize.

Casey Mize returned and allowed one ER in 5 innings, but the Tigers bullpen couldn't hold on in a 7-5 (10) loss to Cleveland.

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Detroit Tigers right-hander Casey Mize (hamstring) threw five innings in a simulated game at Comerica Park on Monday, according to The Detroit News' Chris McCosky. Mize is on track to come off the 15-day injured list and start against the division-rival Cleveland Guardians on Saturday.

It appears that the Tigers will need more from Keider Montero than originally expected. Montero has taken Casey Mize’s spot in the rotation while Mize was sidelined with a hamstring injury. With Mize scheduled to return soon,

Right-hander Reese Olson went on the 15-day IL with right ring finger inflammation, the team announced on Monday night. He joins Casey Mize, who went on the IL on May 11 with a left hamstring strain.

Starting pitcher injuries are an unfortunate reality for fantasy managers every season, and losing top options in a rotation can be hard to navigate. Earlier this season, several key pitchers landed on the injured list and are slowly working their way back.