The Detroit Tigers called up prized outfield prospect Max Clark from the minor leagues and scratched Casey Mize from his scheduled start as they began their final series before the trade deadline.

The Detroit Tigers placed outfielder Matt Vierling on the 10-day injured list with a left groin strain on Friday. The move opens a spot for outfield prospect Max Clark, whose contract was selected from Triple-A Toledo before the three-game series in Sacramento,

Max Clark and Kevin McGonigle were drafted together in the first round of the 2023 MLB Draft, with Clark going No. 3 overall and McGonigle at No. 37.

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Dillon Dingler hit a grand slam in Detroit's seven-run eighth inning and the Tigers opened their longest trip of the season with a 13-1 victory over the Athletics on Friday night.

The Detroit Tigers have given hints of a Tarik Skubal trade all week long, from promoting Max Clark to DFA'ing Jake Rogers. Scott Harris always knew this was coming.

Casey Mize has been scratched from his scheduled start on Friday against the Athletics. Mize is not hurt, but with the trade deadline looming, and the right-hander potential being dealt, the Tigers don’t want to risk anything.