Padres' new-look rotation takes shape with Mize starting Wednesday and Ray on Friday
The San Diego Padres' new-look rotation is starting to take shape, with right-hander Casey Mize scheduled to start Wednesday against the Arizona Diamondbacks while lefty Robbie Ray will make his team debut Friday against the Houston Astros. San Diego manager Craig Stammen said Tuesday it was good to have such quality reinforcements after the Padres were one of the trade deadline's big buyers. San…
San Diego's new-look pitching rotation is taking form as Casey Mize is set to start Wednesday against the Arizona Diamondbacks, while Robbie Ray makes his debut Friday against the Houston Astros. Manager Craig Stammen expressed satisfaction at securing high-caliber reinforcements following the team's successful trade deadline, which came as San Diego was two games behind Philadelphia and Arizona for the third National League wild card spot.
Casey Mize, who battled a groin injury throughout the season, posted a 4-6 record with a 2.70 ERA in 16 starts for the Detroit Tigers. He admitted to feeling a mixture of emotions upon being traded, though he is now eager to join another quality organization. Robbie Ray, the 2021 AL Cy Young Award winner, brings a more established track record with a 10-6 record and a 3.08 ERA during his tenure with the San Francisco Giants.
The Padres are hopeful that experienced pitchers Joe Musgrove and Nick Pivetta will soon be able to rejoin the team's rotation. Musgrove experienced mixed results during a rehab outing, throwing 2 2/3 innings and allowing one earned run while striking out three. Nick Pivetta, on the other hand, faced elbow tightness and walked off the mound after pitching 14 pitches. Manager Stammen indicated that both pitchers will be reassessed the following day before determining their return status to the team.
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