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InjuryDETAug 22, 2026, 4:10 PM EDTSignal confidence 85%

Flaherty Targeting Mid-September Return From Flexor IL Stint

Tigers manager A.J. Hinch says Flaherty could throw a bullpen session as early as this weekend, with a mid-September return in sight — if all goes well.

Posterior generated visual for Detroit Tigers: Flaherty Targeting Mid-September Return From Flexor IL Stint

Jack Flaherty has been on the 15-day IL for about a month with flexor inflammation, having already missed more time than initially expected. Hinch confirmed Flaherty could throw a bullpen session this weekend, putting a mid-September return on the table. However, any setback in his throwing progression could result in a season-ending shutdown, particularly if Detroit falls out of playoff contention. The Tigers currently sit 2.5 games back of the final AL wild card spot with a 61-67 record after losing six of their last seven.

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