Jack Flaherty

Tigers right-hander Jack Flaherty labored through just 4 1/3 innings of work in a loss to the Padres on Saturday.

Fantasy Impact

Flaherty cruised through the first two innings before running into trouble in the third. He ended up surrendering three runs (two earned) on four hits and four walks while striking out two. The veteran is looking to bounce back after posting a 4.64 ERA in 2025, but Saturday's outing left much to be desired.

Jack Flaherty will start on the mound for the third game of the season for the Detroit Tigers according to Cody Stavenhagen.

Fantasy Impact

Flaherty will take the bump in a road matchup against the San Diego Padres for manager AJ Hinch after the right-hander offered mixed results in 2025, posting a 1.28 WHIP and 4.64 ERA over 31 starts (8-15, 188 strikeouts) for the Tigers.

Tigers right-hander Jack Flaherty did not opt out of his contract with the club and will remain with the team in 2026.

Fantasy Impact

Flaherty will earn $20 million in 2026 instead of opting out and heading to the free agent market. The decision is hardly a surprise considering Flaherty's down 2025 campaign that saw him scuffle to a 4.64 ERA, one season after posting a 3.17 ERA in the 2024 season.

Jack Flaherty is expected to start for the Tigers in a potential Game 3 of their Wild Card Series.

Fantasy Impact

Casey Mize was named the starter in Game 2. If the Tigers and Guardians split the first two games, Flaherty will take the mound in the deciding game.

Jack Flaherty allowed five hits and three earned runs over 4 1/3 innings in the Tigers 5-1 loss to the Guardians.

Fantasy Impact

Flaherty is not slated to make another start during the regular season. He will finish the year with an 8-14 record, 4.64 ERA, and a 1.28 WHIP in 31 games.