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Two Detroit Tigers pitchers exit game with groin injuries

Kenley Jansen left Wednesday's game with an apparent groin injury. Casey Mize also departed early after four innings with a tight right groin.

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Kenley Jansen exited Wednesday's game due to an apparent groin issue. The reliever has dealt with the same injury earlier this season. He is 17 saves short of 500.

Injury updates Casey Mize left the same game after tossing four innings.

He was replaced by the team's trainer before the fifth inning. The Tigers placed Nolan Schanuel on the 10-day injured list with an ankle injury. Vaughn Grissom is expected to shift to first base. Will Vest is projected to handle closing duties if Jansen misses time. Drew Anderson may start or work in relief on Sunday if Mize is unavailable.

Key Facts

Kenley Jansen
exited game with apparent groin injury
483 career saves
third-most in Major League Baseball history
Casey Mize
left after four innings with tight right groin
Nolan Schanuel
placed on 10-day injured list with ankle injury

Potential Impact

  1. 01

    Will Vest is expected to close games if Jansen misses time.

  2. 02

    Vaughn Grissom is projected to play first base while Schanuel is on the injured list.

  3. 03

    Drew Anderson may start or relieve on Sunday if Mize is unavailable.

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PublishedMay 28, 2026, 12:28 PM
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