{"id":24709,"date":"2025-01-08T23:19:25","date_gmt":"2025-01-08T23:19:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=24709"},"modified":"2025-01-08T23:19:25","modified_gmt":"2025-01-08T23:19:25","slug":"report-dodgers-92-million-ace-predicted-to-ditch-la-to-sign-with-nl-contender","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=24709","title":{"rendered":"REPORT: Dodgers\u2019 $92 Million Ace Predicted to Ditch LA to Sign With NL Contender"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Starting pitcher Jack Flaherty only spent half of the 2024 season with the Los Angeles Dodgers, but it was memorable.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/nGUNWEaqpHRuy6ND2jBnOPqJZbA=\/1400x1400\/filters:format(jpeg)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/25706239\/2181072581.jpg\" alt=\"Dodgers links: Jack Flaherty on Game 5 start - True Blue LA\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-4\"><\/div>\n<p>The right-hander was a crucial part of manager Dave Roberts\u2019 postseason rotation as the Dodgers won their second World Series title since 2020.<\/p>\n<p>While Flaherty publicly said he never wants to leave Los Angeles, that seems like the most likely possibility for 2025 and beyond.<\/p>\n<p>The 29-year-old has been linked to several teams, some of which include the San Francisco Giants, Los Angeles Angels, Chicago Cubs and Detroit Tigers.<\/p>\n<p>Could the Atlanta Braves come out of nowhere and add him to their rotation? The Athletic\u2019s Jim Bowden thinks it\u2019d be a good idea.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI haven\u2019t heard about Flaherty being connected much with the Braves, but I think that would be an ideal match for him,\u201d Bowden wrote.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThey lost Max Fried and Charlie Morton in free agency.<\/p>\n<p>Spencer Strider, who is recovering from internal-brace elbow surgery, won\u2019t be ready for Opening Day.<\/p>\n<p>They have a lot of strong young arms for the back of their rotation but could really use another veteran.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Flaherty signed a one-year, $14 million deal last winter in hopes of rebuilding his value on the open market.<\/p>\n<p>His 2024 campaign resulted in a 13-7 record with a 3.17 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 194 strikeouts in 162 innings.<\/p>\n<p>Following that performance, the right-hander is likely looking for a multi-year deal before signing on the dotted line.<\/p>\n<p>The Athletic\u2019s Tim Britton projected a four-year, $92 million deal for the hurler at the start of the winter.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Starting pitcher Jack Flaherty only spent half of the 2024 season with the Los Angeles Dodgers, but it was memorable. 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