LAKELAND, Fla. — Detroit Tigers right-hander Casey Mize is coming back to the major leagues, manager AJ Hinch announced Friday. Right-hander Michael Fulmer will make the team and pitch out of the bullpen.
Also, left-hander Derek Holland is going to make the roster. Holland, a 12-year MLB veteran, has tossed eight scoreless innings with 13 strikeouts and one walk this spring. He is a nonroster invitee to camp, so a spot on the 40-man roster will need to be cleared for him.
Mize showcased why he deserved a spot on the Opening Day squad against the Toronto Blue Jays at TD Ballpark on Thursday
He finished his four innings with five hits, two earned runs, no walks and nine strikeouts across four frames.