The 24-year-old never left, but he finally returned to a full workload in Thursday's 6-2 win over the Baltimore Orioles at Comerica Park. His first three starts in July were on pitch-count restictions as part of the organization's long-term plan to preserve his health. He began building up pitches in his previous start in Kansas City and is now free to pitch deep into games.
Mize made the most of his opportunity, posting seven innings of one-run ball. The right-hander — allowing four hits and two walks with two strikeouts — guided the Tigers (50-55) past the Orioles for the team's third consecutive win.