Veteran right-handed starter Jack Flaherty has signed a two-year, $35 million contract with the Detroit Tigers, as announced on social media. The deal includes an opt-out option after the 2025 season, with Flaherty set to earn $25 million in 2025 and $10 million in 2026. His 2026 salary could increase to $20 million based on performance incentives. The Tigers have yet to officially confirm the signing.
Flaherty, 29, had a strong season with the Tigers last year, leading to a trade to the Los Angeles Dodgers, who went on to win the World Series. In a total of 162 innings between the two teams, Flaherty posted a 3.17 ERA with almost 200 strikeouts. This performance marked a return to form for Flaherty, who had a standout season in 2019 with the Cardinals.
Flaherty’s strong first half of the season made him a sought-after target leading up to the trade deadline, with the Dodgers ultimately acquiring him. He played a key role in their postseason success, solidifying their pitching rotation down the stretch.
Earlier in the offseason, CBS Sports ranked Flaherty as the No. 8 free agent available. They highlighted his redemption from a previous rough stint with the Orioles and his potential to be a reliable mid-rotation starter for years to come.
With a career ERA+ of 112 and a WAR of 12.8 over eight MLB seasons, Flaherty brings a wealth of experience and talent to the Tigers’ rotation. He will join forces with AL Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal and other promising young pitchers on the team.
Despite trading Flaherty last season, the Tigers made a late surge to reach the postseason for the first time since 2014. They will look to build on that success and challenge the Cleveland Guardians for the AL Central title in the upcoming season.
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