Jack Flaherty had another rough outing for the Detroit Tigers on Friday, getting clobbered for eight runs in just 2 1/3 innings against the Tampa Bay Rays. And yet, in the process of earning the ...

Detroit Tigers pitcher Jack Flaherty (9) pitches during the first inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, Florida, on Friday, June 20, 2025.

Even though he gave up eight earned runs against the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday, Jack Flaherty bumped his 2026 player option up to $20 million just by making his 15th start with the Detroit Tigers.