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

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Jack Flaherty is set to debut with his new team on Saturday against the Oakland Athletics, according to David Vassegh of SportsNet LA. Flaherty was traded to the Dodgers on Tuesday afternoon in exchange for several prospects in the Dodgers' system, headlined by catcher Thayron Liranzo. Flaherty has enjoyed a nice bounce-back season with Detroit, holding a strong 2.95 ERA, 0.96 WHIP, and an incredible 19:133 BB:K. Under the hood, the right-hander sports a 32.0% strikeout rate and 33.2% whiff rate, which are among the best marks in the sport. Flaherty should be started in all fantasy leagues and will be a popular play in DFS on Saturday in a fantastic first matchup with the Blue.

The New York Yankees were in on right-hander Jack Flaherty before the Detroit Tigers dealt him to the Los Angeles Dodgers at the trade deadline on Tuesday for two minor-league prospects, but according to sources briefed on discussions, the Yankees backed out of a preliminary trade for Flaherty after reviewing his medical records. A lower-back injury forced Flaherty to miss a start early in July and receive two injections in a span of three weeks. Since returning, he has a 1.53 ERA in 17 2/3 innings over three starts. On the year, it's been a resurgent season for the 28-year-old, as he has a 2.95 ERA in 106 2/3 frames. Flaherty has been asymptomatic since getting treated, and his performance hasn't suffered, but the Yankees perhaps just didn't want to take the risk after recently being burned on a trade for Frankie Montas in 2022.

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Jack Flaherty has been traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday. Unsurprisingly, Flaherty has been moved after having a resurgence in Detroit. He has a 2.95 ERA, 0.96 WHIP, and 133/19 K/BB ratio across 18 starts. It appears the Dodgers made a pivot to Flaherty after failing to acquire Tarik Skubal or Garrett Crochet. However, Flaherty is a significant upgrade to the injury plagued Dodgers rotation. In return, the Tigers acquired infielders Thayron Liranzo and Trey Sweeney. This is a bit of an underwhelming return for Flaherty, but it's worth noting he's only on a one-year deal. The fact he's due to be a free agent this offseason likely impacted the value on his return.

The New York Yankees are in "extensive talks" for Detroit Tigers right-hander Jack Flaherty, according to a source. The Yankees would plan to trade left-hander Nestor Cortes if they acquire Flaherty, who was scratched from his scheduled start on Monday against the Cleveland Guardians so that he wouldn't get injured ahead of Tuesday's trade deadline. The expectation around the league is that the veteran 28-year-old will be moved by Detroit before Tuesday's deadline, although manager A.J. Hinch said Flaherty is scheduled to take the mound on Thursday against the Kansas City Royals. Flaherty has had a resurgent 2024 campaign in Detroit, going 7-5 with a 2.95 ERA and 0.96 WHIP with a 133:19 K:BB in 106 2/3 innings over 18 starts. He's also sporting a career-high 32.1% strikeout rate and career-low 4.6% walk rate. A move to the Yankees would boost his fantasy value even further.

Detroit Tigers pitcher Jack Flaherty will not make his scheduled start on Monday against the Cleveland Guardians. Flaherty -- who is expected to be moved before Tuesday's trade deadline -- was scratched from his normal start, as the team protects him for a trade. The right-hander has been excellent for Detroit this season with a 2.95 ERA and 133 strikeouts across 18 starts. Multiple teams are said to be in on the 28-year-old, including the Astros, Orioles, and Yankees. Whichever team Flaherty goes to should improve his fantasy value down the stretch.