Tigers place Casey Mize on injured list, recall Enmanuel De Jesus
Left-handed reliever Enmanuel De Jesus appeared in six games for the Detroit Tigers during his first stint, posting a 10.13 ERA across eight innings.
ATLANTA – Detroit Tigers right-hander Casey Mize has been placed on the injured list. To replace Mize, the Tigers recalled left-handed reliever Enmanuel De Jesus from Triple-A Toledo on Wednesday, April 29, before the second of three games against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park. The right groin injury to Mize occurred in the third inning of Tuesday's 5-2 loss to the Braves, forcing him to exit with one out in the third inning after running to field a bunt.
LAST GAME: Tigers lose two players, then lose game vs Braves The Tigers previously optioned De Jesus on April 22 to Triple-A Toledo, opening a spot for right-handed reliever Burch Smith . Pitchers typically have to wait 15 days before returning to the big leagues – unless they're replacing an injured player. That's what happened in this case.
De Jesus appeared in six games for the Tigers during his first stint, posting a 10. 13 ERA with six walks and nine strikeouts across eight innings. The 29-year-old made the Opening Day roster out of spring training after signing a minor-league contract.
THE INJURY: Tigers starter Casey Mize leaves game vs Braves with injury As for Mize, the Tigers have lost a key member of their starting rotation. The 28-year-old has a 2. 90 ERA with 11 walks and 35 strikeouts across 31 innings in six starts.