MLB Rumors: Jack Flaherty Eyed by Orioles After Corbin Burnes' Contract with D-Backs

After losing star pitcher Corbin Burnes to the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday, the Baltimore Orioles are exploring remaining free agents and potential trade options, including a possible reunion with the Los Angeles Dodgers' Jack Flaherty, according to The Athletic's Will Sammon and Katie Woo.

Flaherty made nine appearances for the Orioles in 2023, including seven starts.

In Flaherty's brief stint with the Orioles, he posted a 6.75 ERA with 42 strikeouts. Last season with the Dodgers, he had a 3.58 ERA, recording 62 strikeouts while allowing 52 hits in ten games.

The Orioles recently inquired about Flaherty after reports suggested he was their backup plan in case they missed out on Burnes, per Sammon and Woo. Additionally, the Detroit Tigers, Chicago Cubs, San Francisco Giants, Toronto Blue Jays, Texas Rangers, and San Diego Padres are all teams that could be targeting Flaherty for rotation upgrades.

The 29-year-old is also rumored to be a target of the San Francisco Giants, according to Sports Illustrated's Patrick McAvoy.

Just Baseball's Ryan Finkelstein recently predicted Flaherty will sign with the Giants, projecting a five-year, $100 million contract.

Flaherty has expressed a preference for a long-term contract, which could limit some teams' efforts to pursue him, according to Sammon and Woo.