Tigers pitcher Jack Flaherty may begin rehab assignment this weekend
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 7, 2026, 6:31 PM
Last updated Sep 7, 2026
Tigers manager AJ Hinch indicated that right-hander Jack Flaherty could start a rehab assignment with Triple-A Toledo as early as this weekend. The team will assess the pitcher's condition following a bullpen session completed on September 4. Flaherty has been sidelined while recovering from a flexor tendon strain. Although he intends to return to the active roster, Flaherty acknowledged that the remaining time in the season limits his ability to build toward a full starter's pitch count. The Mud Hens are scheduled to host Indianapolis throughout the upcoming weekend.
- •Jack Flaherty threw a bullpen session on September 4.
- •The Tigers may assign him to Triple-A Toledo this weekend.
- •Flaherty is recovering from a flexor tendon strain.
- •Limited time prevents a full build-up of his pitch count.
- 6:31 PMYahoo Sports — Tigers' Jack Flaherty 'feeling good' after rehab appearance
- 9:13 PMYahoo Sports — Jack Flaherty on way back to Tigers with rehab start set for Toledo
- 7:00 PMYahoo Sports — Jack Flaherty, Tigers pitcher, could start rehab assignment this weekend
"Jack Flaherty, out since July 20, will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Toledo on Sunday with the goal to return to Detroit Tigers in some form.
"The Tigers' Jack Flaherty threw 1⅓ scoreless innings for Triple-A Toledo, giving up a hit with a walk and two strikeouts at Fifth Third Field.
"Tigers manager AJ Hinch said there is a chance right-hander Jack Flaherty could start a rehab assignment at Triple-A Toledo this weekend.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsSep 7, 2026, 6:31 PMTigers' Jack Flaherty 'feeling good' after rehab appearance
The Tigers' Jack Flaherty threw 1⅓ scoreless innings for Triple-A Toledo, giving up a hit with a walk and two strikeouts at Fifth Third Field.
- Yahoo SportsSep 5, 2026, 9:13 PMJack Flaherty on way back to Tigers with rehab start set for Toledo
Jack Flaherty, out since July 20, will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Toledo on Sunday with the goal to return to Detroit Tigers in some form.
- Yahoo SportsSep 4, 2026, 7:00 PMJack Flaherty, Tigers pitcher, could start rehab assignment this weekend
Tigers manager AJ Hinch said there is a chance right-hander Jack Flaherty could start a rehab assignment at Triple-A Toledo this weekend.
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