"Many fans were dreaming on the idea of bringing Flaherty in as an arm with ace-level potential who could fit their team's budget, but those hopes and projections did not account for just how concerned rival clubs would be about Flaherty's health status. The Yankees pulled out of a trade that would've allowed them to acquire the righty from the Tigers at last year's deadline due to concerns about his medical records."
"After returning to the Tigers on a two-year, $35MM guarantee once his market dried up, Flaherty turned in a somewhat middling performance this year. While he started out strong with similar numbers to last year through his first six starts, the right-hander went on to struggle badly in both May and June, and entered the month of July with a 4.80 ERA and a 4.59 FIP. Those numbers painted Flaherty as barely a league average starter."
Entering the 2024-25 offseason, Jack Flaherty was one of the most attractive starting pitchers available after a 3.17 ERA in 28 starts and a World Series ring. He lacked qualifying-offer compensation, was younger than most free-agent starters, and carried lower projection for a megadeal. Rival clubs raised concerns about his medicals, as the Yankees walked away from a trade due to his medical records. Flaherty ultimately signed a two-year, $35MM deal with Detroit. He began the season strongly but struggled in May and June, entering July with a 4.80 ERA and 4.59 FIP, marking him as roughly a league-average starter.
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