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Tigers Lose Mize, Báez to IL; Recall Two Pitchers

4/30/2026

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Summary

**Tigers Hit Injuries**

The Detroit Tigers placed Casey Mize (15-day IL for an adductor strain) and Javier Báez (10-day IL for an ankle sprain) on injured list on April 29, 2026.
The club recalled Enmanuel De Jesus and Jace Jung from Triple-A Toledo.
Mize and Báez out, the Tigers will start Tarik Skubal, Framber Valdez and Jack Flaherty.
Manager A.J. Hinch said a bullpen start may be used until Mize returns on May 14.

Summary

**Tigers Injured**

Enmanuel De Jesus posted a 10.13 ERA with six walks, nine strikeouts in eight innings before returning to Triple-A.
Javier Báez sprained his ankle when his right foot folded under his leg after an awkward left-foot landing on a groundout, slated for an MRI on Wednesday.
Casey Mize threw 34 pitches and exited in the third inning after covering first base on a ground ball to Spencer Torkelson.

Summary

**Tigers Lose**

Detroit fell 5-2 to Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on April 28, 2026.
Ronald Acuña Jr. opened with a first-inning double to left-center.
Wenceel Pérez hit his second home run of the year in the ninth, Detroit’s only run.
The Tigers’ farm system lists only right-handers Sawyer Gipson-Long and Ty Madden on the 40-man roster, both injured.

History

Historical Context

After the 2011 St. Louis Cardinals turned a season plagued by injuries to a 90-72 record and a World Series title, the 2026 Detroit Tigers found themselves similarly shorthanded, with key arms on the injured list. Their reliance on depth mirrors the Cardinals’ historic comeback, underscoring how pitching flexibility can shape postseason chances.

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**Tigers Hit Injuries**

The Detroit Tigers placed Casey Mize (15-day IL for an adductor strain) and Javier Báez (10-day IL for an ankle sprain) on injured list on April 29, 2026.
The club recalled Enmanuel De Jesus and Jace Jung from Triple-A Toledo.
Mize and Báez out, the Tigers will start Tarik Skubal, Framber Valdez and Jack Flaherty.
Manager A.J. Hinch said a bullpen start may be used until Mize returns on May 14.

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