Detroit Tigers Lose Two Pitchers to Groin Injuries in 4-0 Win Over Angels

On Wednesday night, Detroit Tigers right-hander Casey Mize and relief pitcher Kenley Jansen exited the game against the Los Angeles Angels due to right-groin discomfort. Mize departed after four scoreless innings, striking out six batters. Jansen recorded the first two outs of the ninth before leaving, and rookie reliever Brenan Hanifee secured the final out. Detroit held on for a 4-0 victory, ending a season-long seven-game home losing streak.

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The Tigers entered the contest with a 22-34 record, a season hampered by injuries to both pitchers and position players. Mize had previously returned from the injured list after a similar groin strain suffered against the Atlanta Braves. The current injured list also includes ace left-hander Tarik Skubal, veteran right-hander Justin Verlander, and hitters Parker Meadows, Kerry Carpenter, Javier Baez, and Gleyber Torres.

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Casey Mize, a 29-year-old right-hander, posted a 2-3 win-loss record and a 2.27 ERA over nine starts before his latest exit. Kenley Jansen, a relief pitcher who has recorded seven saves this season, holds a 1-3 record and a 4.80 ERA.

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• Final score: Tigers 4, Angels 0.

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• Mize: 4 innings, 6 strikeouts, 0 runs, 2.27 ERA.

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• Jansen: 2 outs in the ninth, 7 saves, 4.80 ERA.

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• Team record: 22-34.

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• Injured list: at least eight players (Mize, Jansen, Skubal, Verlander, Meadows, Carpenter, Baez, Torres).

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Mize described his condition as less severe than his prior injury, noting that the sensation was reduced and that the team would assess his status over the next few days. No additional comments from team officials or Jansen were provided in the source material.

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The simultaneous loss of a starting pitcher and a key relief pitcher deepens Detroit’s already crowded injured list, limiting pitching depth and flexibility for upcoming games. Continued absences have contributed to the Tigers’ sub-.500 record and prolonged struggles at home.

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The source does not provide details on the severity of the groin injuries, the expected recovery timeline for either pitcher, or any medical assessments beyond the immediate exit.

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> "Same area - just the sensation of it was less than last time. Obviously, we'll know more in the next couple days. But I don't think it was as bad as what I felt in Atlanta. We'll see how I wake up and feel." — Casey Mize, Detroit Tigers pitcher

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The Tigers will monitor Mize and Jansen in the coming days to determine their availability.

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