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Jack Flaherty is widely known to be available ahead of Tuesday’s 6 p.m. ET MLB trade deadline, with multiple suitors vying for his services.
The Post’s Jon Heyman and Joel Sherman reported Monday that the Tigers scratched Flaherty from his start that days to ensure he’s healthy ahead of Tuesday’s deadline, with several teams expected to be suitors, including the Yankees, Dodgers and Braves, among many others.
The price is expected to be robust and could go right up to the deadline as teams negotiate.
According to DraftKings Sportsbook, the Astros and Dodgers are currently the favorites to land Flaherty, followed closely by “any team” not listed (+350) in the oddsboard below.
The Braves, who have also been busy, are the fourth-favorite to land Flaherty after having just absorbed the hefty salaries of Jorge Soler and Luke Jackson.
Jack Flaherty next team odds
| Team | Odds |
|---|---|
| Astros | +280 |
| Dodgers | +300 |
| Any team not listed | +350 |
| Braves | +500 |
| Guardians | +800 |
| Yankees | +900 |
| Red Sox | +900 |
| Brewers | 10/1 |
| Cardinals | 13/1 |
| Tiger | 15/1 |
The Yankees are a bit distant at +900 and also have their eyes on another Tigers starters, Cy Young candidate Tarik Skubal, according to Heyman.
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“Any team not listed” would include the Mets, who are also desperate for a starting pitcher.
Christian Scott and Kodai Senga both have their seasons in jeopardies after injuries landed them on the injured list this month.
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