Padres Place Casey Mize On 15-Day Injured List

Key Points:

• The Padres have placed right-hander Casey Mize on the 15-day injured list due to a right ankle sprain, ending his regular season after recent struggles and ongoing ankle issues; infielder/outfielder Gavin Sheets was reinstated from the 10-day IL in his place.
• The team recalled right-hander Griffin Canning from the Arizona Complex League and optioned lefty Kyle Hart to that level, while righty Alek Jacob cleared outright waivers and was assigned to the Complex League, making these moves roster-neutral.
• Mize struggled in recent starts with a 4.32 ERA overall but allowed nearly eight earned runs per nine innings since his ankle injury; he will miss the start of the playoffs, with Michael King and Nick Pivetta expected to lead the Wild Card Series rotation.
• Walker Buehler is likely to start over Robbie Ray in the third rotation spot for the postseason due to better recent performance, while Mize’s absence limits bullpen length options for the Padres.
• Gavin Sheets returns from injury after missing nearly a month and is expected to contribute as a designated hitter or left fielder, complementing Ty France who is currently covering first base.