Jack Flaherty remains a free agent in search of a team. Following his World Series run with the Los Angeles Dodgers, the pitcher is finding it challenging to secure a spot. His performance during the 2024 season received mixed feedback, failing to meet expectations.
Several free-agent pitchers have been prioritized over Flaherty, successfully signing with different teams. Although many anticipate he will find a landing place in 2025, there has been limited interest from teams for the right-handed starter. The Dodgers had acquired Flaherty late in the previous season but have not shown signs of re-signing him.
This offseason, the Dodgers have made multiple signings with deferred payments, prompting mixed reactions. Critics argue they are harming the sport by acquiring a plethora of players. Yet, Flaherty does not share this sentiment. He took to social media to voice his support for the Dodgers.
“A certain team is not ruining baseball. A lot of other teams are just doing very little,” Flaherty stated.
Jack Flaherty shares his thoughts on the noise surrounding the Dodgers 👀 pic.twitter.com/7KPBfygAFD
— B/R Walk-Off (@BRWalkoff) January 21, 2025
Flaherty’s remarks sparked significant backlash from MLB fans online. Here are some reactions from users on X.
“Bro, is trying so hard to get resigned,” commented one fan.
Bro, is trying so hard to get resigned
— ColeIsKing (@ColeIsKing_) January 21, 2025
“Dude doing everything he can to get resigned after choking in WS,” another fan remarked.
Dude doing everything he can to get resigned after choking in WS. 😂🤣
— WordSm7th (@WordSm7th) January 21, 2025
“He’s enjoying all that deferred money; of course, he’s not gonna roast them,” a different fan added.
He’s enjoying all that deferred money ofc he’s not gonna roast them
— Props.com (@PropsUS) January 21, 2025
Really dude? Not many teams can have a $380M payroll. Stop it.
— Jim Serr (@jimserr) January 22, 2025
Sounds like someone looking for the Dodgers contracts being handed out like free samples in a food court
— Kevin Paul (@kevinspaul) January 21, 2025
Later today….. the dodgers have signed Jack Flaherty
— 👑Mets (@flippeddascript) January 21, 2025
Of course, the player who won a ring with them are gonna say it
— Zac Laroche (@rpg42069) January 21, 2025
Ask him again in a few months after the Dodgers sweep his team out of the postseason.
— Andy Rower (@Andy_Rower) January 22, 2025
Jack Flaherty Eyes Reunion With The Dodgers
While he may not have explicitly stated it, it’s clear that Flaherty is interested in rejoining the Dodgers. Many players aspire to be part of the Dodgers roster, especially given their current status as a powerhouse team.
Flaherty’s time in Dodger Blue was short-lived, but he appeared to have relished playing alongside some of the league’s best hitters. However, with the Dodgers fielding an array of stars in their starting rotation, the feasibility of Flaherty’s return is uncertain.
It is plausible the Dodgers won’t pursue Flaherty again, considering they have Roki Sasaki and Shohei Ohtani ready to step in. Additionally, Clayton Kershaw is also awaiting a contract offer from the Dodgers.
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