Jim Bowden’s only Tigers ‘best fit’ in free agency is the most underwhelming option possible

Jim Bowden named a familiar face as the only Tigers "best fit" in free agency.

By Katrina Stebbins · Motor City Bengals

Published: Tuesday, 27 October 2026 at 9:07 PM

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Motor City Bengals argues that pursuing free agent Casey Mize would be an underwhelming move for the Tigers.
Jim Bowden of The Athletic named the Tigers as the only best fit for Mize among top free agents.
Bowden projects Mize will sign a three-year, $54 million contract in free agency.

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Motor City Bengals writer Katrina Stebbins argues that former Detroit Tigers pitcher Casey Mize is an underwhelming free-agency target for the team. The reaction follows The Athletic analyst Jim Bowden listing Detroit as the sole "best fit" for Mize among his top 40 free agents.

Bowden predicts Mize will secure a three-year, $54 million contract in free agency. Stebbins contends that despite the Tigers needing starting pitching depth, Detroit should avoid a reunion due to Mize's recent injury history and performance decline after his trade to the San Diego Padres.

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