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 returned as a free agent, agreeing to a $35 million, two-year contract that was finalized Friday. The right-hander gets a $5 million signing bonus payable on Feb. 11 pending confirmation of terms between Major League Baseball and the players’ association, and a $20 million salary this year.

The Detroit Tigers have brought back pitcher Jack Flaherty after moving him to the Los Angeles Dodgers at last year's trade deadline.

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.

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.

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.

Flaherty’s return is evidence that the Tigers are becoming a desirable destination for players who A) want to improve and B) want to win.