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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 #54

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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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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.
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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.
Jack Flaherty

DET Starting Pitcher #9

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.
Jack Flaherty

DET Starting Pitcher #9

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.
Jack Flaherty

DET Starting Pitcher #9

Jack Flaherty was removed from Friday’s start against the Guardians due to left leg discomfort.

Flaherty was seen talking to the trainers and the coaching staff after finishing the third inning, then he went into the tunnel and never returned. Flaherty gave up two runs on three hits and a walk while striking out one batter in his three innings of work. It doesn’t sound like anything that should cause him to miss his next start, but it’ll depend on how he’s feeling over the next few days.
Jack Flaherty

DET Starting Pitcher #9

Jack Flaherty pitched decently in a no-decision against the Mariners on Sunday afternoon, allowing three runs on six hits over his five-plus innings of work.

The right-hander punched out seven hitters on the day while issuing only one base on balls. The Mariners scratched out a run against him in the third inning, then Flaherty allowed the first three hitters to reach in the sixth, including an RBI double by Josh Naylor, before turning the ball over to the bullpen. He got 15 swings and misses on 87 pitches on the afternoon, registering a CSW of 32 percent. He’ll bring a 5.31 ERA and 1.58 WHIP into Friday’s showdown against the Guardians in Cleveland.
Jack Flaherty

DET Starting Pitcher #9

Jack Flaherty tossed five scoreless innings and got the win in the Tigers’ 8-0 victory over the Rays on Tuesday.

Flaherty gave up five hits, walked two and struck out six. The win was his first of the season as he improved to 1-7. Flaherty retired the side in order in the first inning before pitching out of jams in the second, third and fourth innings. While the 30-year-old right-hander has a 4.50 ERA in 20 innings over his last four starts, his 26/3 K/BB has been impressive. Flaherty may have turned a corner in his season after a disastrous start. He’s back on the fantasy radar in mixed leagues for his next start against the Twins next week.
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DET Starting Pitcher #9

Jack Flaherty surrendered three runs in 5 2/3 innings Thursday in a loss to the Angels.

Flaherty fanned nine today with his velocity up about one mph, but the Angels got to him for four hits in a three-run fifth inning and that was enough to drop him to 0-7 on the year. Flaherty entered lastyear with a career winning percentage of .573, having gone 55-41 over eight seasons. Since then, he’s 8-22, knocking him down to .500. He’ll take a 5.81 ERA into his next start against the Rays.

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Ronald Acuña Jr.

ATL Right Fielder #13
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Ronald Acuña Jr. (hamstring) has return to the Braves and took batting practice before Saturday’s game.

It’s a positive sign that Acuña is back with the club and feeling well enough to swing the stick, even in a simulated surrounding. The 28-year-old is unlikely to return before the All-Star break according to manager Walt Weiss, but it does appear likely the former MVP will be back in action well before the end of July, assuming no setbacks, of course.
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Logan O'Hoppe

LAA Catcher #14
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Logan O’Hoppe (head) is not in the starting lineup versus the Red Sox on Saturday.

O’Hoppe was forced to leave Friday’s game when he took a foul ball off the helmet. He’ll sit with Tyler Heineman handling catching duties and hitting Sonny Gray and the Boston staff.
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Darell Hernaiz

ATH Shortstop #2
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Athletics optioned INF Darell Hernaiz to Triple-A Las Vegas.

Hernaiz gets the boot from the active roster with Zack Gelof (hand) back from the 10-day injured list. Hernaiz will likely be the first option if/when the A’s need some infield depth later in the campaign.
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Joey Meneses

ATH 1st Baseman #84
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Athletics optioned INF Joey Meneses to Triple-A Las Vegas.

The Athletics need some catching depth with Shea Langeliers’ (thumb) availability in question, so Meneses will head back to the minors and be replaced by Brian Serven on the active roster.
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Brian Serven

ATH Catcher #64
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Athletics selected the contract of C Brian Serven from Triple-A Las Vegas.

Serven’s promotion comes a day after Shea Langeliers left Friday’s game with a thumb injury. Coincidence? Probably not. Serven will be a backup backstop to Jonah Heim while he’s with the club. How long that takes place will depend on Langeliers’ availability.
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ATH 3rd Baseman #20
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Athletics activated INF Zack Gelof off the 10-day injured list.

Gelof missed just the minimum stint on the injured list after suffering a hand laceration near the end of June. The 26-year-old was starting to swing a hot stick, and is worth fantasy consideration for those needing help in the middle infield.
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Josh Bell

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Josh Bell homered twice and doubled Saturday as the Twins downed the Yankees 11-4.

Bell homered in back-to-back innings in the seventh and eighth, though the latter, which was hit 96.4 mph to right-center at Yankee Stadium, likely would have been an out most days. It’s his 13th career mulithomer game, including his second of this year. It’s his fourth game ever with three extra-base hits. The other three all came with the Pirates in a three-month span in 2019, with the last being his only three-homer game. He’s batting .247/.304/.434 through 345 plate appearances this year.
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Brendan Beck lasted 3 2/3 innings and gave up five runs Saturday in a loss to the Twins.

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Trevor Larnach went 2-for-2 with a homer, two walks and two runs scored Saturday against the Yankees.

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Jasson Domínguez homered and doubled Saturday in the loss to the Twins.

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