Jack Flaherty weighs staying with the Tigers or seeking a better deal after a mixed 2025 season and strong playoff relief.

Jack Flaherty, the Tigers' 30-year-old pitcher, is deciding whether to exercise his $20 million 2026 player option after a mixed 2025 season with a 4.64 ERA and 161 innings pitched. He triggered the option's increase by making 15 starts, but his recent struggles, including a 4.03 ERA and home run issues, have cast doubt on his future with Detroit. Though he delivered strong playoff relief, posting a 3.60 ERA in 10 innings, the Tigers face key offseason decisions as Flaherty weighs staying or returning to free agency, possibly accepting a projected $22 million qualifying offer to pursue a better deal in 2027.