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World Series Champion Will Be A Detroit Tigers Free Agent This Winter

Last week, the Detroit Tigers had their season come to an end. The Tigers lost to the Pittsburgh Pirates (at home) by a score of 4-2. They did not qualify for the 2026 MLB playoffs. World Series Champion Will Be…

By Ben Stinar · Heavy

Published: Sunday, 4 October 2026 at 3:59 PM

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Detroit Tigers pitcher Jack Flaherty will become an unrestricted free agent this upcoming winter.
The Tigers concluded their 2026 campaign without qualifying for the playoffs after losing 4-2 to Pittsburgh.
Flaherty posted a 3-8 record and a 4.48 ERA across 20 games during the 2026 season.

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Detroit Tigers pitcher and World Series champion Jack Flaherty is set to become an MLB free agent this winter following the end of Detroit's season. The Tigers missed the 2026 MLB playoffs after finishing their campaign with a 4-2 home loss against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Flaherty concluded the 2026 season with a 3-8 record and a 4.48 ERA across 20 appearances, including 19 starts. He previously won a World Series title with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2024 before returning to Detroit on a two-year, $35 million contract in February 2025.

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