Jack Flaherty, who won a World Series with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2024, remains unsigned this offseason. An article attempting to explain why rubbed him the wrong way on Tuesday.

The Padres are considering trading one of their front-line starters to the New York Mets, which would free up space to sign a free agent starting pitcher.

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When opportunity knocks you let it in. The New York Mets have added a significant amount of depth to their starting rotation by bringing back lefty Sean Manaea

The Detroit Tigers need more top-line talent to contend in the AL. Jack Flaherty is available and open to a reunion, as his recent quotes make clear.

The Cubs also are involved. But while their prospect list is ranked higher, with highly regarded 3B prospect Matt Shaw understandably off limits in rental deals, the Padres may prefer the Mets’ list, including Brandon Sproat, Jett Williams and Luisangel Acuña.

No one likes waiting for the phone to ring. World Series Champions are no exception. Jack Flaherty — 29-years-old and coming off a season in which he pitched to a 13-7 record and a 3.17 ERA —

The Mets are the latest team to jump into the Dylan Cease mix. Find out more about the ace at MLB Trade Rumors.

Detroit loved Flaherty, but they also loved the return he brought at the trade deadline. The Tigers sent him to the Dodgers for infielder Trey Sweeney, a catalyst in Detroit’s late-summer push, and top-100 catching prospect Thayron Liranzo.

Former Detroit Tigers right-hander Jack Flaherty previously expressed interest in returning to the Los Angeles Dodgers, but the Dodgers have moved on.

Pete Alonso and Jack Flaherty are two of the top remaining free agents. Who will come off the board first? Cast your vote at MLB Trade Rumors.

If there’s been a theme of this baseball offseason … well, OK, it’s the Dodgers signing every member of your extended family. But if there’s another theme, it’s that starting pitchers have been doing quite well in free agency.