Jack Flaherty set to rejoin Tigers' rotation on Sunday
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 9:32 PM
Last updated Jun 24, 2026
Jack Flaherty had a successful Double-A rehab start on Tuesday and is on track to return to the Detroit Tigers' rotation. He pitched 5.2 innings, allowing two runs and striking out seven while reaching an 83-pitch count. Manager AJ Hinch indicated that Flaherty is expected to start against the Houston Astros on Sunday. Flaherty's return bolsters a rotation that may employ a six-man setup for the time being, allowing for a cautious return from his tendon strain injury.
- •Flaherty pitched 5.2 innings at Double-A Erie, allowing two runs.
- •He struck out seven and reached 83 pitches during the outing.
- •Manager AJ Hinch confirmed Flaherty is on track to start Sunday.
- •Tigers may utilize a six-man rotation temporarily.
- •Flaherty is recovering from a tendon strain on his ankle.
- 10:21 PMYahoo Sports — Jack Flaherty completes rehab start, ready to return Sunday vs Astros
- 9:32 PMYahoo Sports — Jack Flaherty on track to return to Tigers' rotation Sunday
"Everything went well for Jack Flaherty in his Double-A rehab start Tuesday. Even the part where he had to teach some baseball history to the lads.
"Detroit Tigers right-hander Jack Flaherty (left peroneal strain) threw 84 pitches and worked into the sixth inning in a rehab start in Double-A.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 24, 2026, 10:21 PMJack Flaherty completes rehab start, ready to return Sunday vs Astros
Detroit Tigers right-hander Jack Flaherty (left peroneal strain) threw 84 pitches and worked into the sixth inning in a rehab start in Double-A.
- Yahoo SportsJun 24, 2026, 9:32 PMJack Flaherty on track to return to Tigers' rotation Sunday
Everything went well for Jack Flaherty in his Double-A rehab start Tuesday. Even the part where he had to teach some baseball history to the lads.
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