Mize held the Mariners scoreless over 5 2/3 innings with a well-rounded arsenal boosted by the return of his splitter.

If this is what the Detroit Tigers can get from Casey Mize going forward, then they have found their much needed secondary ace.

Mize, working with catcher Jake Rogers, dispersed his new mix expertly and allowed just one hit in 5.2 innings, with six strikeouts. He leaned heavy on sliders and splitters off his four-seamer and sinker, which averaged 94 mph, a tick down from his spring training norms.