CLEVELAND -- Casey Mize does not have fond memories of the Detroit Tigers' 2024 playoff run because he didn't pitch in a game.

The right-hander will make his postseason debut Wednesday afternoon as the Tigers attempt to sweep the Cleveland Guardians in Game 2 of their American League wild-card series.

Mize (14-6, 3.87 ERA) will take on Guardians righty Tanner Bibee (12-11, 4.24) in the same ballpark where he received crushing news from Detroit manager A.J. Hinch before the 2024 AL Division Series.

"We were shagging batting practice and we went into the Guardians bullpen, and he let me know I would be left off the roster," Mize said. "It was tough. Now, I look down here and see the spot where I was sitting and have bad memories, for sure.

"It's cool to walk by it now and say it's the pl

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