DETROIT, MI - JULY 10: Jack Flaherty #9 of the Detroit Tigers pitches against the Philadelphia Phillies during the third inning at Comerica Park on July 10, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Duane Burleson/Getty Images)
Cleveland won the series finale by a score of 3-2, which dropped the Tigers to 65-78. It’s unlikely that the Tigers are going to make the MLB playoffs, but they still have a handful of series remaining on their schedule before the season runs out.
Detroit also has notable players like Jack Flaherty, who could be activated from the IL shortly.
Tigers News: Jack Flaherty Goes on Rehab Assignment
GettyDETROIT, MICHIGAN – APRIL 15: Jack Flaherty #9 of the Detroit Tigers delivers a pitch against the Kansas City Royals during the top of the first inning at Comerica Park on April 15, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images)
Jack Flahery began his rehab assignment on Sunday afternoon with AAA Toledo.
MLB.com wrote: “Detroit Tigers sent RHP Jack Flaherty on a rehab assignment to Toledo Mud Hens.”
“Flaherty, out since July 21 with right flexor inflammation, gave up a one-out double and a two-out walk in an 18-pitch opening inning but struck out Pirates youngster Tyler Callihan on a curveball to end the scoreless frame. Flaherty returned for the second inning to get a first-pitch groundout from Robert Hassell III before exiting. The quick hook was by design as the Tigers ease his workload.”
He pitched a total of 1.1 scoreless innings with one hit allowed. He threw a total of 19 pitches (13 strikes).
This Jack Flaherty news is notable because he is set to hit free agency after the season concludes, so rather than heading into the offseason without pitching since late July, Flaherty should have an opportunity to increase his value before his contract negotiations.
GettyARLINGTON, TEXAS – JULY 04: Jack Flaherty #9 of the Detroit Tigers pitches during the sixth inning against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field on July 04, 2026 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images)
Jack Flaherty has spent parts of the past three seasons with the Tigers.
Across 19 starts this season (86.1 IP), Flaherty has an ERA of 4.59 with 102 strikeouts.
The K numbers are always there for Flaherty, but his issue has been throwing strikes and keeping the ball in the yard.
In 2025, Flaherty carried an ERA of 4.64, and he led the AL in pitcher losses, which isn’t ideal. Before 2025, Flaherty signed a two-year, $35 million contract.
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On Sunday afternoon (September 6.), the Detroit Tigers wrapped up their series with the Cleveland Guardians. Cleveland won the series finale by a score of 3-2, which dropped the Tigers to 65-78. It’s unlikely that the Tigers are going to make the MLB playoffs, but they still have a handful of series remaining on their […]
Detroit Tigers Quietly Announced Jack Flaherty News During Guardians Series