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.

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

The 29-year-old righthander was 13-7 with a 3.17 ERA in 28 starts last year for Detroit and his hometown Dodgers, and started the World Series clincher.

A person familiar with the agreement tells The Associated Press that pitcher Jack Flaherty is returning to the Detroit Tigers, agreeing Sunday to a $35 million, two-year contract

Jack Flaherty and the Tigers are in agreement on a two-year, $35 million contract that includes an opt-out after the first season, sources said.

Veteran right-handed starter Jack Flaherty has agreed to a free-agent contract with the Detroit Tigers, he announced on social media. It's a two-year deal worth $35 million, reports The Athletic. The contract includes an opt out after 2025 and will pay Flaherty $25 million this coming season and $10 million in 2026.

A 29-year-old right-hander, Flaherty was 13-7 with a 3.17 ERA in 28 starts last year for Detroit and his hometown Los Angeles Dodgers, who acquired him on July 30 at the trade deadline.

Evan Petzold and Mark Gorosh discuss the Detroit Tigers signing Jack Flaherty to a two-year deal on a special episode of the "Days of Roar" podcast.

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.

Jack Flaherty wanted to be back in Detroit and the Tigers were thrilled to accommodate him. The unexpected reunion became official on Friday when the Tigers confirmed a two-year, $35 million deal for the 29-year-old right-hander.