The Detroit Tigers had a few needs that had to be addressed this offseason, with their starting pitching rotation being arguably the biggest. During their unprecedented run in the second half, the only starts that manager A.

Jack Flaherty talks about signing with the Tigers, where he thinks the team is and returning to Dodger Stadium after winning the World Series

Also, Parker Meadows was not expected to play Monday, even before the spring game against the Jays was canceled. Biceps soreness has him day to day.

Jack Flaherty helped the Los Angeles Dodgers win a World Series title last season. Over the winter, Flaherty signed a two-year, $35 million contract with the Detroit Tigers, including an opt-out after the first season.

Jack Flaherty made a round trip from LA to Detroit, as he re-signed with the Tigers in the offseason. The right-handed pitcher joins reigning Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal after winning the World Series with the Dodgers.

Because Flaherty pitched until the end of October, his activation into spring games was intentionally delayed. So some rust was expected.

Jack Flaherty talks about signing with the Tigers, where he thinks the team is and returning to Dodger Stadium after winning the World Series