Casey Mize

The Tigers declined their $3.1MM option on Casey Mize. That’s a procedural transaction, as Mize does not have the requisite six years of service to become a free agent. He remains under arbitration control and is projected by MLBTR contributor Matt Swartz for a $2MM salary. Detroit also outrighted Bligh Madris, Ryan Vilade and Bryan Sammons off the 40-man…

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.

The Tigers declined their $3.1MM option on Casey Mize. That’s a procedural transaction, as Mize does not have the requisite six years of service to become a free agent. He remains under arbitration control and is projected by MLBTR contributor Matt Swartz for a $2MM salary. Detroit also outrighted Bligh Madris, Ryan Vilade and Bryan Sammons off the 40-man…