The Detroit Tigers have been monitoring right-handed pitcher Jack Flaherty since he landed on the 15-day injured list on July 21 with right forearm inflammation.
The $35 million starter has been working his way back from the setback. On Tuesday, ahead of the Tigers’ matchup against the Minnesota Twins, Flaherty was given a new update.
Jack Flaherty threw 20 pitches in one live inning today against Brett Callahan and Eduardo Valencia,” Tigers insider Chris McCosky reports. “Velo hit 93 mph. Decision coming in five days whether he’s do another live BP or start a short rehab assignment.”
Flaherty is looking at a rehab stint as early as next week.
Jack Flaherty Set For Limited Workload in Return
In further news regarding Jack Flaherty’s recovery from forearm inflammation in his throwing arm, the 30-year-old won’t be throwing the usual amount for a starter upon his return.
“AJ Hinch also said there won’t be enough time for Flaherty to build his pitch count up to 5-6-7 inning levels,” McConsky added. “He said they would be creative in how they use him when he gets back, either short-inning starts or after an opener.”
Flaherty has pitched five or more innings in 10 of his 19 starts for the Tigers in 2026. He currently has a 3-8 record, 4.59 ERA, and 1.41 WHIP across 86.1 innings pitched this season.
Entering the final month of the regular season, Detroit is on the outside looking in to the American League Wild Card. The Tigers currently sit at 63-74 and are six games behind the Cleveland Guardians for the final spot.
A lot has to go right for Detroit to play October baseball.
Tigers Activate Riley Greene From IL
In more Detroit Tigers injury news, the team officially activated All-Star outfielder Riley Greene from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday. He is back at left field for the Tigers and will bat fourth in the lineup against the Twins.
Greene, 25, missed three weeks while recovering from a right hamstring strain sustained on Aug. 11.
In a struggling 2026 season for the Tigers, Riley Greene has been one of the shining lights this season. Across 117 games, Greene is batting .273/.366/.450 with 16 home runs, 54 RBIs, and three stolen bases.
These efforts earned Greene his third straight All-Star bid in 2026.
Tigers Provide Jack Flaherty Injury Update Ahead of Matchup vs. Twins