The Los Angeles Dodgers made a pivotal move at the trade deadline by acquiring starting pitcher from the Detroit Tigers, a deal many considered crucial to salvaging their season. Interestingly, the battle for His services came down to the New York Yankees and the Dodgers, two teams that would later face off in the World Series.
Flaherty played a key role in stabilizing the Dodgers’ rotation, especially as Shohei Ohtani, Tyler Glasnow, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, and several young pitchers missed time due to injuries.
Now a free agent, He has the freedom to choose his next destination. Bleacher Report’s Zachary Rymer predicts he’ll stay in Los Angeles but not with the Dodgers. Rymer projects Flaherty will ink a four-year, $88 million deal with the Los Angeles Angels this offseason.
“There haven’t been many concrete rumors about Flaherty, but ESPN’s Jeff Passan has mentioned New York and Washington as potential fits. However, Flaherty reportedly wants to remain in Los Angeles if possible,” Rymer wrote. “If that extends to the broader area, the Angels make as much sense as the Dodgers. And between the two, the Angels have the greater need.”
The Angels, aiming to bolster their starting rotation, are expected to be active buyers this winter despite speculation they might rebuild. With other teams focused on high-profile names like Juan Soto and Corbin Burnes, the Angels could seize the opportunity to land Flaherty relatively unopposed.
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