Flaherty will sign two-year, $35 million contract with an opt out, returning to the site of his career turnaround while taking a top starter off the free agent market.

Free Press sports writer Evan Petzold evaluates the deal between the Detroit Tigers and Jack Flaherty in free agency, providing a grade and analysis.

On Sunday, Detroit reportedly agreed to a two-year, $35 million contract with free agent pitcher Jack Flaherty, who confirmed the move on social media. Flaherty began last season with the Tigers but was sent to the Los Angeles Dodgers before the trade deadline.