Tigers place Jack Flaherty on 15-day IL with flexor inflammation
ESPN MLB • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 22, 2026, 12:20 AM
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
The Detroit Tigers have placed right-hander Jack Flaherty on the 15-day injured list due to right flexor inflammation, following his four-inning outing in an 8-6 win against the Chicago Cubs. Flaherty has struggled this season, holding a record of 3-8 with a 4.59 ERA across 19 starts. To replace him on the roster, the Tigers recalled Ty Madden from Triple-A Toledo. Madden has yet to record a decision with the Tigers, but has a 3.15 ERA in seven appearances this year. Manager A.J. Hinch praised Madden's ability to challenge the strike zone, hinting at his potential use in various roles.
- •Flaherty is 3-8 with a 4.59 ERA in 19 starts this season.
- •He pitched four innings against the Cubs prior to the IL placement.
- •Ty Madden was recalled from Triple-A Toledo to fill the roster spot.
- •The Tigers bullpen has been heavily taxed in recent games.
- 1:39 AMESPN MLB — Tigers righty Flaherty hits IL with inflammation
- 12:20 AMYahoo Sports — Tigers place right-hander Jack Flaherty on the 15-day IL with right flexor inflammation
"The Detroit Tigers placed right-hander Jack Flaherty on the 15-day injured list on Tuesday with right flexor inflammation. Flaherty pitched four innings in Monday night's 8-6 victory at the Chicago Cubs. The 30-year-old Flaherty is 3-8 with a 4.59 ERA in 19 starts this season.
"The Detroit Tigers placed right-hander Jack Flaherty on the 15-day injured list on Tuesday with right flexor inflammation.
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External links- ESPN MLBJul 22, 2026, 1:39 AMTigers righty Flaherty hits IL with inflammation
The Detroit Tigers placed right-hander Jack Flaherty on the 15-day injured list on Tuesday with right flexor inflammation.
- Yahoo SportsJul 22, 2026, 12:20 AMTigers place right-hander Jack Flaherty on the 15-day IL with right flexor inflammation
The Detroit Tigers placed right-hander Jack Flaherty on the 15-day injured list on Tuesday with right flexor inflammation. Flaherty pitched four innings in Monday night's 8-6 victory at the Chicago Cubs. The 30-year-old Flaherty is 3-8 with a 4.59 ERA in 19 starts this season.
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