Flaherty signed a two-year contract worth up to $45 million. His return creates a new level of competition in the Tigers rotation.

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Jack Flaherty tosses the ball after giving up a triple to Arizona Diamondbacks' Corbin Carroll during the fourth inning of a baseball game Saturday, May 18, 2024, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) AP

Scott Harris said the Tigers noticed how outspoken Jack Flaherty was about his desire to return. "We got to a point in the offseason when we really rolled up our sleeves and tried to hammer out a deal that made sense for both sides.