Casey Mize is an interesting name entering free agency this offseason. The former No. 1 overall pick has had an up-and-down major league career, dealing with injuries while trying to establish himself as a consistent starting pitcher. However, after putting…
Brendan McKinley analyzes free-agent starting pitcher Casey Mize, naming the Atlanta Braves, San Francisco Giants, Washington Nationals, Detroit Tigers, and Athletics as top landing spots. Entering free agency for the first time, the 29-year-old right-hander split the 2026 season between Detroit and the San Diego Padres, posting an overall 4.32 ERA across 26 starts and 131.1 innings.
McKinley projects Mize to secure a one-to-three-year contract worth approximately $12 million to $18 million in average annual value. While Mize struggled with a 7.46 ERA after being traded to San Diego, his dominant 2.70 ERA in 16 starts with Detroit positions him as a valuable rotation target.
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