In a move that will take absolutely no one by surprise, the Detroit Tigers announced the promotion of their top prospect, starting pitcher Casey Mize, to the Double-A Erie SeaWolves on Thursday. The number one overall selection in the 2018 draft, Mize has done nothing but impress in his short time in pro ball. He’ll join the Tigers second ranked prospect Matt Manning, forming one of the nastiest one-two punches of any rotation in the minor leagues.
Mize, who will turn 22 on May 1, simply had nothing to prove and little to learn in the Florida State League.