Tigers call up prized prospect Max Clark, scratch Casey Mize from start

Key Points:

• The Detroit Tigers promoted top outfield prospect Max Clark to the major leagues, inserting him as the starting center fielder and batting seventh against the Athletics, after an impressive July performance at Triple-A Toledo.
• Clark, the third overall pick in the 2023 draft, has been hitting .276 with 11 homers and a .802 OPS in Triple-A, and his promotion means the Tigers now have their top two 2023 draft picks in the majors, including standout shortstop Kevin McGonigle.
• Starting pitcher Casey Mize was scratched from his scheduled start as the Tigers delayed his next outing to the day after the trade deadline, reflecting uncertainty about his future amid potential trade talks; Mize expressed feeling "in limbo" but remains committed to the team.
• Another pitcher, Tarik Skubal, who has a $32 million arbitration salary and is expected to sign a large contract in the offseason, could also be traded before the deadline despite his preference to finish the season with Detroit.
• To accommodate Clark on the roster, the Tigers placed outfielder Matt Vierling on the 10-day injured list and designated right-hander Andre Granillo for assignment, while also recalling left-hander Enmanuel De Jesus and optioning Brenan Hanifee to Triple-A.