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Mize

It’s merely a formality since Mize remains under team control for the next two seasons through salary arbitration. The 27-year-old former first overall pick from the 2018 MLB Draft has yet to live up to his lofty prospect status, but figures to remain in Detroit’s starting rotation mix after compiling a serviceable 4.49 ERA, 1.47 WHIP and 78/29 K/BB ratio across 102 1/3 innings (22 appearances, 20 starts) this past season.

Montero was left off the Wild Card roster after throwing three innings Sunday, but it’s no surprise to see him back now. The question was whether it’d be at the expense of Mize or Ty Madden, neither of whom pitched in the Wild Card series. As is, Madden is sticking around. Montero could see action behind opener Tyler Holton today, but Reese Olson and Brant Hurter are also possibilities there.

Mize struck out none and walked two in an outing that obviously doesn’t add to his case for making the Wild Card roster as a reliever. This was just his second bullpen appearance after he went 2-6 with a 4.36 ERA in 20 starts. He ends the year with a 4.49 ERA and a 78/29 K/BB in 102 1/3 innings.

Mize is supposed to be building up, but since he completed six innings in his return from the IL on Aug. 30, his innings pitched have decreased with each subsequent start; he got 16 outs on Sept. 5, 14 last time out and 13 tonight. The quick hook was a necessity, given that he allowed six hits and walked four. Shelby Miller stranded the bases loaded after replacing him in the fifth.

Mize gave up six hits, walked none and struck out seven. He has a 5.63 ERA and 13 strikeouts in 16 innings over three starts since returning from the injured list. Despite being a former No. 1 overall draft pick, Mize is a middling pitcher when he’s even healthy enough to pitch. He’s 2-6 with a 4.47 ERA, 1.40 WHIP and 71 strikeouts in 94 2/3 innings on the season. The 27-year-old right-hander is set to face he Royals on the road next week.

Mize gave up six hits, walked one and struck out two. In 18 starts this year, Mize has six quality starts and has struck out more than six batters only once. He’s far from an exciting fantasy option. Mize is 2-6 with a 4.30 ERA, 1.41 WHIP and 64 strikeouts in 90 innings this year. The 27-year-old right-hander is set to face the Rockies at home next week.

The right-hander punched out four batters on the evening while issuing one free pass. The Red Sox scratched out single runs against him in every inning except the second and the fifth, the final of which came on a solo blast off the bat of Connor Wong with two outs in the sixth inning. The 27-year-old hurler generated nine swings and misses on 85 pitches on the night — four of those on his fastball which averaged 93.9 mph in the start — while posting a CSW of 32 percent. He’ll carry a 2-6 record, 4.36 ERA, 1.43 WHIP and a 62/22 K/BB ratio (84 2/3 innings) into Thursday’s matchup against the Padres in San Diego.

The former top overall pick will make his triumphant return to the Tigers’ rotation on Friday evening against the Red Sox. Mize has been shelved since late June due to a left hamstring strain. The 27-year-old hurler made four minor league rehab starts at Triple-A Toledo, posting a 2.63 ERA, 1.02 WHIP and a 17/4 K/BB ratio over 13 2/3 innings.

Mize appears to be on track to start on Friday against the Red Sox, barring something unexpected. The 27-year-old former top pitching prospect has been out since late June due to a left hamstring strain.

Mize struck out five and allowed one run over 3 1/3 innings on Sunday in his third rehab outing for Triple-A Toledo. The 27-year-old former top pitching prospect is on track to make it back to Detroit by the start of September. He’s been out since late June due to a left hamstring strain.