The MLB offseason has seen a significant amount of movement among starting pitchers, but former Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Jack Flaherty remains unsigned in free agency. Flaherty, who signed a one-year, $14 million deal with the Detroit Tigers in December 2023, was traded to the Dodgers at last season’s trade deadline.
Flaherty contributed to the Dodgers’ injury-plagued rotation during the regular season, posting a 6–2 record with a 3.58 ERA and 61 strikeouts across 10 starts. However, his postseason performance was underwhelming, even as the Dodgers went on to win the World Series.
Former Dodgers general manager Ned Colletti recently commented on Flaherty’s free agency during an appearance on NorCal Sports Network. Colletti noted that while Flaherty has not attracted significant attention this offseason, his skill set could benefit many teams. He said, “There is going to be competition because some good teams haven’t done a whole lot yet. He pitched well for LA, he’s always had good stuff. He used the trade from Detroit to the Dodgers to his advantage and he pitched well.”
Colletti further emphasized that while the Dodgers may no longer need Flaherty due to their pursuit of Roki Sasaki, most other teams could use an experienced pitcher like him. He remarked, “Except for maybe the Dodgers, who are gonna make a run for Roki Sasaki too later this month, nobody has the surplus. Everybody needs pitching. You don’t want to go into a season with young, unproven pitching because you don’t know what you’re gonna get.”
The possibility of a return to the Dodgers seems unlikely following their recent signing of All-Star pitcher Blake Snell to a five-year contract. According to reports, Flaherty is seeking a similar long-term deal, but the market has yet to meet his demands.
One team reportedly showing interest in Flaherty is the San Francisco Giants, who could be a potential landing spot. Additionally, there are rumors of a reunion with his former team, the Detroit Tigers. According to sources, the Tigers are prepared to offer a three-year, $60 million deal to bring Flaherty back, potentially pairing him with reigning Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal in their rotation.
As Flaherty continues to weigh his options, his next destination remains uncertain, but teams in need of veteran pitching are keeping a close eye on the free-ag
ent market.