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Jack Flaherty strikes out nine in no-decision

Jack Flaherty

DET Starting Pitcher #9

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Jack Flaherty delivered a dominant performance in his return from the injured list on Sunday afternoon, racking up nine strikeouts over five shutout innings in a tough luck no-decision against the Astros.

Flaherty allowed just two hits in the ballgame while issuing three walks. The Astros got a runner to third base with no outs in the third inning, and Flaherty battled back with a pair of strikeouts and a pop out to strand him there. They then loaded the bases with two outs in the fourth and the right-hander fanned Jake Meyers to keep the Astros off the board. He got 16 swings and misses on 94 pitches on the day, registering a CSW of 26 percent. Flaherty exited with a 3-0 lead and in line for his second victory of the season, but the Tigers’ bullpen couldn’t oblige. He’ll try to replicate this brilliant effort as he brings a 4.97 ERA, 1.53 WHIP and an 87/37 K/BB ratio over 70 2/3 innings into Saturday’s showdown against the Rangers in Arlington.

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DET Starting Pitcher #9

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Tigers placed RHP Jack Flaherty on the 15-day injured list with right flexor inflammation.

The exact severity of the injury is a bit murky at the moment, which makes it challenging to forecast how much time Flaherty will miss. The 30-year-old heads back to the shelf for the second time this season after allowing three runs or fewer in four consecutive starts dating back to June 28. He was slated to take the ball against the Royals this weekend. No word on how Detroit will fill his rotation spot. There should be some clarity on his status at some point later this week.
Jack Flaherty

DET Starting Pitcher #9

Jack Flaherty allowed three runs in four innings and got a no-decision in the Tigers’ 8-6 victory over the Cubs on Monday.

Flaherty gave up four hits, walked two and struck out four. All three runs Flaherty allowed came in the third inning when he allowed a two-run home run to Seiya Suzuki and a solo home run to Michael Busch. The 30-year-old right-hander had previously allowed two runs in 16 2/3 innings over his last three starts. Flaherty has a 4.59 ERA. He’s lined up to face the Royals at home this weekend.
Jack Flaherty

DET Starting Pitcher #9

Jack Flaherty logged a quality start during Friday night’s victory over the Phillies, surrendering just two runs on two hits over six strong innings.

Flaherty racked up six strikeouts on the evening while issuing three free passes. He served up a solo homer to Derek Hill in the third inning and allowed a two-out RBI single to Hill in the fourth, and that was the extent of the damage done against him. He generated 16 whiffs on 86 offerings on the night, posting a quality CSW of 33 percent. The 30-year-old hurler concludes a tumultuous first half with a 3-8 record, 4.48 ERA, 1.41 WHIP and a 98/40 K/BB ratio over 82 1/3 innings in his 18 starts. He should feel good heading into the second half though, having allowed just two runs in total over his last three starts.
Jack Flaherty

DET Starting Pitcher #9

Jack Flaherty limited the Rangers to three hits over 5 2/3 innings in the Tigers’ 3-0 shutout victory Saturday.

Flaherty got five strikeouts today, including four with a fastball that averaged 93.6 mph. This makes six straight outings in which he’s averaged 93 mph with his fastball, after he did that just three times in his first 11 starts. Not coincidentally, he has a 2.45 ERA in his last six starts, compared to 5.94 previously. With the win, Flaherty improved to 2-8 this season and 10-23 since joining the Tigers. He’ll likely face the Phillies on Friday.
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Tigers manager A.J. Hinch confirmed that Keider Montero is being moved to the bullpen.

This was always the logical move with Jack Flaherty back in the mix. It’ll be Framber Valdez taking the ball on Thursday against the Rangers on regular rest. Montero probably deserves a spot in Detroit’s rotation based on his recent performance but it doesn’t sound like they have any plans to move to a six-man mix for now.
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DET Starting Pitcher #9

Tigers activated RHP Jack Flaherty from the 15-day injured list.

Flaherty will make his triumphant return to the Tigers’ rotation for Sunday’s series finale against the Astros. The 30-year-old right-hander missed a pair of turns through the Tigers’ rotation due to a peroneal strain on his lower left leg. He sits at just 1-8 on the season with an uninspiring 5.35 ERA, 1.57 WHIP and a 78/34 K/BB ratio over 65 2/3 innings through his first 15 starts.
Jack Flaherty

DET Starting Pitcher #9

Jack Flaherty (leg) will be activated to start Sunday’s series finale agains the Astros.

Tigers manager A.J. Hinch confirmed that Flaherty is ready to take the ball this weekend after throwing 83 pitches during his final minor league rehab outing for Double-A Erie earlier this week. The 30-year-old wound up missing only two turns through Detroit’s rotation with a leg tendon injury. The big question is whether they’ll stick with a six-man rotation or move Keider Montero back to the bullpen.
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Jack Flaherty (leg) is likely to be activated from the injured list to start against the Astros on Sunday.

All signs point to Flaherty returning to Detroit’s rotation this weekend after throwing 83 pitches in a minor league rehab start for Double-A Erie on Tuesday night. The 30-year-old will wind up requiring only a minimum stay on the injured list with an uncommon strain involving the tendons on the outside of his left lower leg and ankle.
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Jack Flaherty (leg) allowed two runs over 5 2/3 innings on Tuesday in a minor league rehab start for Double-A Erie.

Flaherty threw 83 pitches (58 strikes) while finishing with seven strikeouts and only one walk in his first rehab outing since hitting the shelf with a leg strain back on June 13. The 30-year-old figures to rejoin Detroit’s rotation this weekend or early next week. There should be a decision on his next steps at some point in the coming days.
Jack Flaherty

DET Starting Pitcher #9

Tigers placed RHP Jack Flaherty on the 15-day injured list with a left peroneal strain.

Flaherty has been diagnosed with a strain involving the tendons on the outside of the left lower leg and ankle. It’s unclear how much time he’s going to miss given the nature of the injury. The 30-year-old made an early exit from Friday’s start against the Guardians. No word yet regarding how the Tigers will fill his rotation spot, but it figures to involve Justin Verlander’s return from the injured list.

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Rangers activated INF Corey Seager from the 10-day injured list.

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The Athletic’s Chandler Rome reports the Astros are interested in Lars Nootbar.

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Kyle Schwarber (illness) is in Philadelphia’s starting lineup for Friday’s game against the Orioles.

Schwarber missed Tuesday and Wednesday with the illness, but is ready to go tonight after a brief two-game absence.
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PIT Starting Pitcher #45
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Pirates optioned LHP Hunter Barco to Triple-A Indianapolis.

Barco covered the last three innings against the Reds last night, requiring 72 pitches to get the job done. He’ll likely return at some point over August or September once his arm is fresh again.
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PIT Starting Pitcher #62
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Pirates recalled RHP Antwone Kelly from Triple-A Indianapolis.

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Phillies optioned Brian Keller to Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

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Phillies recalled RHP Andrew Painter from Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

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Blue Jays optioned LHP Adam Macko to Triple-A Buffalo.

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Blue Jays optioned OF Yohendrick Piñango to Triple-A Buffalo.

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