LAKELAND, Fla. — Casey Mize, Tarik Skubal and Matt Manning, the top three pitching prospects for the Detroit Tigers, had a blast in the 2019 season. That's when they were together in Double-A Erie, commanding headlines and respect in Pennsylvania.
Last season, the 23-year-old Mize and 24-year-old Skubal made their MLB debuts, but Manning stayed behind at the alternate training site in Toledo. This 23-year-old is awaiting his MLB arrival, and it's likely coming soon.
Mize, Skubal and Manning have been reunited for spring training in Lakeland, and will attempt to make the necessary improvements — such as Skubal focusing on his new splitter — in preparation for the majors.