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Jack Flaherty Exercises $20 Million Option, Will Return to Tigers in 2026

On Tuesday, Jack Flaherty exercised his player option to remain with the Detroit Tigers for the 2026 season, earning $20 million in his age-30 season.
Flaherty’s contract history—including a one-year, $14 million deal and a trade to the Los Angeles Dodgers—led to re-signing a two-year, incentive-laden deal totaling $45 million.
His 2025 metrics reveal both struggles and strengths as Flaherty finished with a 4.64 ERA in 161 innings while his 3.85 FIP and 27.6 percent strikeout rate ranked 11th among starters with at least 150 innings.
Keeping Flaherty preserves veteran depth in the 2026 rotation, leaving Detroit’s projected rotation with Tarik Skubal, Flaherty, Casey Mize, Reese Olson and Troy Melton despite his inconsistent 2025.
Flaherty cited camaraderie after the playoff exit last month, saying `I love these guys`, and his 2.95 ERA last year helped the Los Angeles Dodgers win the World Series.

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Detroit Tigers RHP Jack Flaherty exercises player option to remain with team in 2026

Detroit Tigers right-handed pitcher Jack Flaherty has exercised his player option to remain with the team for the 2026 season.

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