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Tigers Pitcher Flaherty Hits IL
22 Jul
Summary
- Jack Flaherty placed on 15-day injured list for flexor inflammation.
- Ty Madden recalled from Triple-A Toledo to bolster bullpen.
- Justin Verlander nearing return from hip and hamstring injuries.
The Detroit Tigers have placed right-handed pitcher Jack Flaherty on the 15-day injured list, citing right flexor inflammation. Flaherty's placement comes after he pitched four innings in the team's recent victory against the Chicago Cubs, allowing three runs and four hits.
Flaherty, 30, has a 3-8 record with a 4.59 ERA in 19 starts this season. He joined the Tigers on a two-year, $35 million contract finalized in February 2025. In a corresponding move, Ty Madden was recalled from Triple-A Toledo to reinforce Detroit's bullpen, which has been taxed recently.
Madden, 26, has made seven appearances for Detroit this year with no record and a 3.15 ERA. Manager A.J. Hinch expressed confidence in Madden's ability to challenge hitters with his slider and split-finger fastball. Meanwhile, veteran Justin Verlander, who plans to retire after this season, is nearing a return from hip and hamstring injuries.
