Jack Flaherty returns to Tigers for 2026; veteran exercises $20 million option

Tigers RHP Jack Flaherty picks up $20M player option for 2026

Detroit Tigers right-hander Jack Flaherty exercised his $20 million player option on Tuesday, electing to stick with the club as opposed to possibly becoming a free agent.

Jack Flaherty returns to Tigers for 2026; veteran exercises $20 million option

DETROIT — Jack Flaherty on Tuesday exercised his option to remain with the Tigers for 2026. He will earn $20 million in his age-30 season. Related Articles Tigers great Lou Whitaker left off Baseball Hall of Fame’s latest ballot ‘Awesome journey’: Tigers’ Dillon Dingler wins American League Gold Glove Award A prelude to Cy? Tarik Skubal wins back-to-back Tiger of the Year honors ‘E…

Jack Flaherty Exercises Player Option

Tigers right-hander Jack Flaherty will not opt out of his contract, reports ESPN’s Jeff Passan. He’ll exercise a $20MM player option and head back to Detroit for a third season. The Tigers formally announced the move just a minute or two after Passan’s initial report. Flaherty, who turned 30 in October, had an uneven season, but it’s still a mildly surprising decision to pick up the player option. It’s unlikely he’d have commanded a $20MM annual…