Jack Flaherty SP DET Fri 4/19/24 11:35 PM
Jack Flaherty
SP DET
Flaherty allowed four runs (two earned) on four hits and a walk over six innings in a no-decision Friday. He struck out 10 during the win over Minnesota.
EDGE Analysis
Flaherty was tagged with a two-run shot in the first inning but turned in four shutout frames after that. The Twins later pushed across two unearned runs in the sixth. Flaherty's produced a terrific 30:3 K:BB through 24.1 innings this season. That 11.1 K/9 is currently a career-high and his first time producing a double-digit number in that category since the 2020 campaign. He also set a new season high with 19 whiffs. Flaherty is currently in line to take the mound in Tampa Bay next week.
Jack Flaherty SP DET Sun 4/14/24 9:57 PM
Jack Flaherty
SP DET
Flaherty pitched 6.1 innings, allowing three runs on six hits and two walks while striking out eight in Sunday's 4-3 win over the Twins. He did not factor into the decision.
EDGE Analysis
Flaherty was tagged for two runs in the second inning before giving up solo homer to Christian Vazquez in the fourth frame, accounting for the final tally on his ledger Sunday. The right-hander was able to pitch into the seventh inning for the first time in 2024, notching a season-high seven punchouts. The performance was his second quality start in three outings this year, and Flaherty will look to keep it up in his next projected start Friday on the road in Minnesota.
Jack Flaherty SP DET Sun 4/7/24 6:03 PM
Jack Flaherty
SP DET
Flaherty (0-1) allowed six runs on nine hits and one walk over six innings to take the loss Sunday against the A's. He struck out five.
EDGE Analysis
Flaherty's five runs allowed over the first two innings, capped by a three-run homer by Zack Gelof, put the Tigers behind the eight ball from the start, but to his credit, Flaherty allowed only one more run the rest of the way and was able to grind his way through six innings to help save the Tigers from taxing too many arms. Flaherty's start Sunday was in stark contrast to his first start of the season, when he allowed one run and fanned seven over a six-inning quality start against the White Sox. He's tentatively slated to take the hill next week during a four-game home series against the Twins.
Jack Flaherty SP DET Mon 4/1/24 1:56 AM
Jack Flaherty
SP DET
Flaherty did not factor into the decision, allowing one run on four hits over six innings during Sunday's win over the White Sox. He struck out seven.
EDGE Analysis
It's only one start against a weak White Sox lineup, but Flaherty was everything the Tigers hoped he'd be when they signed him as a free agent from St. Louis in the offseason. Flaherty allowed a solo shot to Korey Lee in the third, but otherwise kept the White Sox off the board in the quality start. He pitched well enough to earn the win and left in line for his first, but Andrew Chafin allowed a home run to Paul DeJong in the seventh that left Flaherty with merely a no-decision. Flaherty's soft start to the schedule continues next week as he's tentatively slated to face Oakland in his first start in front of his new home fans in Detroit.
Jack Flaherty SP DET Wed 3/13/24 8:49 PM
Jack Flaherty
SP DET
Flaherty tossed four scoreless innings in Wednesday's Grapefruit League game against the Phillies. He allowed one hit and struck out five.
EDGE Analysis
Flaherty came into the contest having allowed five runs across 3.2 innings this spring, so this was a step in the right direction. The righty struggled last season, posting a 4.99 across 144.1 innings with St. Louis and Baltimore, but he should be locked into a rotation spot in Detroit after agreeing to a one-year, $14 million deal. Fantasy managers may want to wait and see if Flaherty can string together a few good outings to start the regular season before investing, however.
Jack Flaherty SP DET Mon 2/26/24 9:25 PM
Jack Flaherty
SP DET
Flaherty logged a scoreless inning without allowing a hit or a walk in Monday's Grapefruit League game against the Astros. He struck out two.
EDGE Analysis
Flaherty, who joined the Tigers in December on a one-year, $14 million deal, looked good despite not lasting very long. The righty only tossed 10 pitches, with nine of them going for strikes. Flaherty figures to stretch out some in his next start as he ramps up for the regular season. He should have a rotation spot securely locked up, likely slotting in somewhere behind Tarik Skubal and fellow Detroit newcomer Kenta Maeda. Flaherty will be hoping to improve upon an uneven 2023 during which he posted a 4.99 ERA across 144.1 innings for the Cardinals and Orioles.
Jack Flaherty SP DET Thu 12/14/23 8:29 PM
Jack Flaherty
SP DET
Flaherty signed a one-year, $14 million deal with the Tigers on Thursday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Flaherty will look to rebuild his value in the market after a couple down seasons, during which he struggled with injury and his control. In his last two seasons, he's posted a 4.84 ERA and 1.59 WHIP in 180.1 innings. However, if he can return to his early-career form, Flaherty will join a promising Tigers rotation that also includes Tarik Skubal and fellow offseason addition Kenta Maeda.
Jack Flaherty SP DET Sat 10/7/23 11:09 AM
Jack Flaherty
SP DET
Flaherty secured a spot on the Orioles' roster for their ALDS matchup against Texas, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.
EDGE Analysis
Flaherty hasn't been used often since being moved to the bullpen, but he's been effective in the games he has pitched, allowing one run in three innings while striking out four batters. With John Means (elbow) left off the Orioles' playoff roster, Flaherty may have an opportunity to return to a starting role in the postseason.
Jack Flaherty SP DET Tue 9/19/23 6:23 PM
Jack Flaherty
SP DET
Flaherty was transferred to the Orioles' bullpen Tuesday, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Flaherty has put up a 7.11 ERA and 1.67 WHIP across 31.2 innings since joining the Orioles, and he'll now lose his spot in Baltimore's rotation as a result. Manager Brandon Hyde said there's a chance Flaherty returns to the rotation down the line, but the 27-year-old righty will likely need to show major improvement in order for that to happen.
Jack Flaherty SP DET Sat 9/16/23 12:35 PM
Jack Flaherty
SP DET
Flaherty (8-9) allowed three earned runs on six hits and a walk while striking out six across four innings to take the loss Friday against the Rays.
EDGE Analysis
Flaherty had an uneven performance, with the positive being that he racked up 15 swinging strikes on only 79 pitchers. On the other hand, he allowed a lot of hard contact, including two doubles and a solo home run. Overall, Flaherty has now failed to work at least five innings in four of his last five turns through the rotation, during which he has a 9.15 ERA and 1.89 WHIP to go along with a 22:8 K:BB across 20.2 frames.