Jack Flaherty's Stats, Metrics, Game Logs, Projections & Rankings

The Los Angeles Dodgers originally announced right-hander Jack Flaherty for Game 1 of the National League Division Series on Saturday at Dodger Stadium against the division-rival San Diego Padres, with right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto going in Game 2 on Sunday. However, they have swapped the order, with Yamamoto now going in the series opener on Saturday and Flaherty taking Game 2 on Sunday. If the series goes the distance, it would allow Yamamoto to pitch in the decisive Game 5 on five days of rest. Yamamoto did miss some time due to injury in his rookie season, but he was solid when available with a 7-2 record, 3.00 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 105 K's in 90 innings over 18 starts. He allowed eight earned runs in six innings in his two starts versus the Padres. Flaherty had a nice bounce-back season in 2024 with the Tigers and Dodgers, including the seventh-best strikeout rate (29.9%), but he wasn't as sharp towards the end of the year, perhaps influencing this decision.

Los Angeles Dodgers general manager Brandon Gomes said the plan is to start right-hander Jack Flaherty in Game 1 of the National League Division Series on Saturday at Dodger Stadium against the division-rival San Diego Padres. Right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto is lined up for Game 2 on Sunday. Flaherty had a bounce-back campaign in 2024 with the Dodgers and Detroit Tigers, finishing with a 13-7 record, 3.17 ERA (3.48 FIP), a 1.07 WHIP and a 194:38 K:BB in 162 innings over 28 starts. He went 6-2 with a 3.58 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 61 K's in 55 1/3 frames over 10 starts for the Dodgers after they acquired him in a trade from Detroit in late July. His 29.9% strikeout rate ranked seventh among all pitchers in 2024. Flaherty faced the Padres just once in his final start on Sept. 25, when he allowed three earned runs in five innings while walking three and fanning five for a no-decision.

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Jack Flaherty had a terrific start on Sunday, shutting out the Cleveland Guardians over 7 innings and picking up his 12th win. Flaherty allowed just four hits and struck out six while walking none. It was his best start as a Dodger and maybe his best start of the year as well, as it's the first time he has been able to get through seven innings this year. Despite that, he has been one of the most consistent pitchers in the majors this year and is trustworthy in basically every matchup. He is a must-start for the remaining few weeks of the fantasy season.

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Jack Flaherty was excellent on the mound for Sunday's game against the Cleveland Guardians. The right-hander walked no one and only allowed four hits over 7 1/3 innings of work. The Guardians had no answers for Flaherty as he continued his fantastic second half of the season. Flaherty is now 5-1 with a 2.61 ERA over sevens starts with Los Angeles. He'll look to keep the good times rolling against the Atlanta Braves during his next time out.

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Jack Flaherty debuted with his new team on Saturday, throwing six shutout innings, allowing five hits and one walk while striking out seven on his way to picking up the win in a 10-0 victory over the Athletics. The 28-year-old is 8-5 on the season and finally looks healthy, posting a 2.80 ERA (3.03 FIP), 0.96 WHIP, and an elite 27.3% K-BB%. The former first-round draft pick will face off with the Pirates at home in his subsequent turn through the rotation next Friday.