Detroit Tigers Finalize 2025 Rotation with Jackson Jobe and Casey Mize
Top prospect Jackson Jobe and comeback pitcher Casey Mize secure spots in the starting rotation as the Tigers prepare for their season opener against the Dodgers.
- Jackson Jobe, ranked as MLB Pipeline's No. 5 overall prospect, earned a spot in the Tigers' rotation after a strong spring training performance.
- Casey Mize, returning from Tommy John and back surgeries, impressed during spring training with a 1.13 ERA in five games.
- Jobe, drafted No. 3 overall in 2021, had a 3.65 ERA over 12.1 innings in spring training, showcasing his readiness for the MLB season.
- Mize, the 2018 No. 1 overall draft pick, has refined his pitching arsenal after missing the 2023 season due to injuries.
- The Tigers will open their 2025 MLB season on March 27 against the reigning World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers.