Casey Mize’s Injury Threatens Padres’ Push | San Diego Padres News

The Padres are riding high in August, but their momentum hit a bump when new pitcher Casey Mize exited Saturday’s game early after spraining his ankle on the dugout stairs — just two and two-thirds innings into a shaky start. At 29, Mize brings talent and pedigree, including a solid 3.44 ERA this season, but injuries have followed him since Tommy John surgery in 2022. Already sidelined earlier this year with an adductor strain, he now faces uncertainty for his next start against Tampa Bay as the team waits to see how his ankle heals. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/bc30d52a279329fd