Tigers activate RHP Jack Flaherty for season finale against Pirates
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 27, 2026, 5:24 PM
Last updated Sep 27, 2026

The Detroit Tigers activated right-handed pitcher Jack Flaherty for their final game of the season against the Pittsburgh Pirates on September 27. Flaherty is set to pitch for the first time since July due to right flexor tendon inflammation. The Tigers, who have been eliminated from postseason contention, are finishing the season at Comerica Park. Flaherty's return comes as he prepares for free agency after this season, having signed a two-year deal with the Tigers in 2025. He has a record of 3-8 with a 4.59 ERA this season, totaling 86⅓ innings in 19 starts.
- •Flaherty missed two months due to injury.
- •Tigers optioned Brant Hurter to make space for Flaherty.
- •River Ryan starts for the Tigers in the finale.
- 5:24 PMYahoo Sports — Tigers activate RHP Jack Flaherty on final day of season with aim to pitch against Pirates
"The Detroit Tigers activated right-handed pitcher Jack Flaherty for the season finale against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday, Sept. 27.
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