Jack Flaherty Leaves Game Early Due to Leg Injury
WHO:
MLB.com - Tarik Skubal and Casey Mize are expected to return from the injured list over the next couple days.
MLB.com - James Outman was claimed off waivers from the Twins on Thursday.
MLB.com - Jack Flaherty, a pitcher for the Tigers.
MLB.com - A.J. Hinch, manager of the Tigers.
MLB.com - Jacob Waguespack, a newly acquired reliever for the Tigers.
MLB.com - Kenley Jansen, closer for the Tigers, returning from the injured list.
MLB.com - James Outman, an outfielder claimed off waivers by the Tigers.
WHAT:
MLB.com - Flaherty made a lunging grab on a comebacker on his final pitch of the game before leaving due to left leg discomfort.
MLB.com - Flaherty's left cleat appeared to give way while pitching, causing him to fall on the mound.
MLB.com - Waguespack pitched the fourth inning, marking his first MLB appearance since 2024.
MLB.com - Outman was designated for assignment by the Twins after batting 10-for-64 (.156) with three RBIs in 49 games.
MLB.com - Jansen was reinstated from the injured list after missing two weeks due to pelvic inflammation.
MLB.com - The Tigers optioned righty relievers Beau Brieske and Brenan Hanifee to Toledo to make room for Jansen.
MLB.com - Outman hit 23 home runs in a 3.4 bWAR season for the Dodgers in 2023.
MLB.com - Waguespack had a 43% whiff rate on his fastball at Triple-A Nashville, a 50% whiff rate on his changeup, and a 39.6% whiff rate on his cutter.
MLB.com - Flaherty left the game against the Guardians after three innings due to left leg discomfort.
MLB.com - Waguespack made his first MLB appearance since 2024 by pitching the fourth inning.
MLB.com - Outman started in center field for the Tigers, batting ninth in the lineup.
MLB.com - Jansen was reinstated from the 15-day injured list after missing two weeks due to pelvic inflammation.
MLB.com - The Tigers optioned righty relievers Beau Brieske and Brenan Hanifee to Toledo to make room for Jansen.
WHERE:
MLB.com - The game took place in Cleveland against the Guardians.
MLB.com - Waguespack was acquired from the Brewers.
MLB.com - Jansen threw a rehab outing at Triple-A Toledo.
WHEN:
MLB.com - Flaherty's injury occurred during a game on a Friday.
MLB.com - Jansen's rehab outing took place on a Wednesday.
WHY:
MLB.com - Flaherty's injury occurred after he had recovered from a two-run second inning to retire the Guardians in order in the third.
MLB.com - The Tigers are considering a six-man rotation with the return of Skubal and Mize, plus Justin Verlander on a rehab assignment.
MLB.com - Outman's glove was a major appeal for the Tigers due to injuries to Parker Meadows and Javier Báez.
MLB.com - Flaherty's left cleat appeared to give way while pitching, leading to his fall on the mound and subsequent discomfort.
MLB.com - The Tigers are dealing with injuries to other players, prompting roster changes and the addition of Waguespack and Outman.
HOW:
MLB.com - Jansen allowed three runs on two hits and a walk in two-thirds of an inning during his rehab outing at Triple-A Toledo.
MLB.com - Flaherty changed from bright orange cleats to white cleats during the game.
MLB.com - Waguespack was acquired after exercising an upward mobility clause in his Minor League contract.
(UPDATED June 13, 2026 23:17 UTC)
In a dramatic turn of events, Flaherty made a lunging grab on a comebacker during his final pitch of the game but had to leave due to discomfort in his left leg, which appeared to give way while he was on the mound. Meanwhile, Waguespack made his first MLB appearance since 2024, and Jansen was reinstated from the injured list after two weeks away due to pelvic inflammation, prompting the Tigers to option righty relievers Beau Brieske and Brenan Hanifee to Toledo. Additionally, the Twins designated Outman for assignment after he struggled at the plate, batting just 10-for-64 with three RBIs in 49 games.
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(UPDATED June 13, 2026 06:21 UTC)
In a significant move, the Tigers have claimed James Outman off waivers from the Twins, who impressed with 23 home runs during a strong 2023 season with the Dodgers. Outman's glove was particularly appealing to the Tigers as they deal with injuries to Parker Meadows and Javier Báez, while Tarik Skubal and Casey Mize are expected to return from the injured list in the coming days. Meanwhile, in a rehab outing at Triple-A Toledo, Jansen allowed three runs on two hits and a walk in just two-thirds of an inning.
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(UPDATED June 13, 2026 04:22 UTC)
In a challenging game against the Guardians, Tigers pitcher Jack Flaherty left the mound after just three innings due to discomfort in his left leg, which occurred when his cleat gave way. The Tigers welcomed back closer Kenley Jansen from the injured list, while newly acquired reliever Jacob Waguespack made his first MLB appearance since 2024, pitching the fourth inning. Outfielder James Outman, claimed off waivers, started in center field, as the team adjusted its roster by optioning righty relievers Beau Brieske and Brenan Hanifee to Toledo.