Casey Mize Struggles in Career-Worst Padres Debut

Casey Mize endured a difficult outing in his August 6, 2026, debut for the San Diego Padres, contributing to a team loss against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Mize described himself as 'embarrassed' by the career-worst performance. As the Padres chase a wild-card spot, the team is evaluating his role in the rotation while he looks to regroup for his next appearance.