Jack Flaherty and Thayron Liranzo squared off during the second day of the Detroit Tigers' live batting practice sessions on the TigerTown backfields.

A year ago, Jack Flaherty bet on himself by choosing the Detroit Tigers, turning down more years and more money to sign a one-year deal that would allow him to showcase his talents and return to the market for the long-term deal he coveted.

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.

Detroit Tigers president of baseball operations Scott Harris talks to reporters Feb. 7, 2025, about signing right-hander Jack Flaherty in free agency.

Tigers president of baseball operations Scott Harris had been looking forward to Wednesday’s matchup since re-signing starting pitcher Jack Flaherty earlier this month. “It’s going to make for some pretty fun live BPs to watch in Spring Training when he’s facing \[Trey\] Sweeney and \[Thayron\] Liranzo,

Detroit Tigers pitcher Jack Flaherty vs. Eddys Leonard, Tharyon Liranzo, Andrew Navigato in live batting practice Feb. 18, 2025, in Lakeland, Florida.

Jack Flaherty is happy to be back with the Tigers. He made that clear Wednesday, speaking after the first day of official workouts for pitchers.

Jack Flaherty joins MLB Tonight to discuss returning to the Tigers, looking forward to Spring Training and more

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 helped the Los Angeles Dodgers win a World Series title last season. However, after becoming a free agent, Flaherty will return to Detroit on a two-year, $35 million contract that includes an opt-out after the first season.

Baseball has a way of delivering great storylines, and sometimes, the script practically writes itself. Last July, the Detroit Tigers traded Jack Flaherty to the Dodgers for two prospects, including catcher Thayron Liranzo.

This is a 2025 photo of Jack Flaherty of the Detroit Tigers baseball team. This image reflects the Tigers active roster as of Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025, when this image