St. Louis Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol said that right-hander Jack Flaherty's Grapefruit League debut will come this Sunday instead of Saturday due to "lower-half discomfort." Flaherty's injury isn't considered serious. The 27-year-old's fantasy stock has fallen considerably in 2023 after he made just nine appearances (eight starts) for the Red Birds last year due to a right shoulder ailment. In his 36 innings, he had a 4.25 ERA (4.97 FIP), 1.61 WHIP and career-low 19.8 percent strikeout rate. Flaherty is likely to have some workload restrictions in St. Louis this year, and he's thrown only 190 2/3 innings in the last three years combined, so he's a pretty risky fantasy starter. RotoBaller has him ranked at No. 68 among starting pitchers this year.

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jack Flaherty has had a tough go of it this season, missing most of the year with injuries, but he managed to pick up his first win of the season on Thursday against the San Diego Padres. Flaherty allowed three runs (two earned) on four hits and four walks with nine strikeouts in six innings. While fantasy managers are likely not counting on Flaherty down the stretch, he has a track record of being a high-end starting pitcher, and a strong finish would do much to inspire confidence heading into 2023.

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jack Flaherty turned in an encouraging outing in his return from the injured list on Monday. The right-hander scattered six hits, a walk, and an earned run in five innings against the Washington Nationals. Flaherty threw 91 pitches against Washington, struck out six batters, and logged 14 swinging strikes. While he wasn't able to come away with a win as the Cardinals were shut out, the 26-year-old did turn in a quality 31% CSW rate. The former first-round pick has given up six earned runs and 10 walks in 13 Major League innings this year, while striking out 12 batters.

The St. Louis Cardinals activated starting pitcher Jack Flaherty (shoulder) from the 60-day injured list on Monday. Flaherty has made three starts in the Majors this season, allowing nine walks, eight hits, five earned runs, and a home run in eight innings while registering six strikeouts. He previously made 17 appearances for the Cardinals in 2021, 15 of which were starts. In those 17 appearances, Flaherty pitched to a 3.22 ERA, a 4.22 FIP, 85 strikeouts, and 26 walks in 78.1 innings. St. Louis optioned fellow starter Dakota Hudson to Triple-A to make room on the active roster for the 26-year-old. St. Louis also designated pitcher Junior Fernandez for assignment.

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jack Flaherty (shoulder) gave up just one run on four hits while walking three and striking out three in 5 1/3 innings in his latest minor league rehab start for Triple-A Memphis on Friday night. It was his first win in his fourth rehab start, but he also uncorked two wild pitches in the outing. The 26-year-old right-hander threw 85 pitches in the start, so there's a chance he could rejoin St. Louis' rotation if the Cardinals coaching staff feels he's ready. Flaherty could return to major league action as soon as next Wednesday, although he'll be extra risky in what will be his first big-league start since June 26. He has battled through injuries all year and has only made three starts for the Red Birds in 2022.

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Jack Flaherty (shoulder) will make his next rehab start Sunday with Double-A Springfield. He pitched well in his previous rehab start, allowing two hits and a walk while striking out four across three scoreless innings. The 26-year-old has been sidelined most of the season due to a shoulder injury. Barring any setbacks on Sunday, Flaherty is on track to rejoin the Cardinals rotation in early September. Fantasy managers should continue to stash Flaherty in all league formats.

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Jack Flaherty (shoulder) allowed two hits and a walk while striking out four across three scoreless innings in Tuesday's rehab start with Double-A Springfield. He threw 52 pitches, landing 34 for strikes. The 26-year-old bounced back on Tuesday after surrendering three runs over one inning in a previous rehab start with Triple-A Memphis last Thursday. He has been limited to just eight innings in 2022 due to a nagging shoulder injury. Flaherty will continue to ramp up his activity and could return to the Cardinals rotation in September. Fantasy managers should continue to stash Flaherty in all league formats.

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jack Flaherty (shoulder) is scheduled to throw roughly 40 to 45 pitches in his next rehab outing at the Double-A level on Tuesday, according to Katie Woo of The Athletic. His last outing didn't go so well as he allowed three runs over just one inning of work. Injuries have plagued Flaherty for several seasons; he has thrown 125.2 innings over the last three years, including just eight in 2022. He hasn't lasted more than four innings in a single outing (majors or minors) since August 18, 2021. Flaherty's ongoing recovery poses a headache for fantasy managers, who now might have to wait until at least September before he returns to an MLB mound.

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jake Flaherty (shoulder) made his first rehab start with Triple-A Memphis on Thursday. He allowed, four hits, three earned runs, and struck out two batters in his one inning of work. This wasn't the result the team wanted to see, but at least his velocity was still there. Flaherty isn't eligible to return for another two weeks, so expect at least one more rehab appearance from him. Fantasy managers will have to be patient as Flaherty might not return until closer to September.

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jack Flaherty (shoulder) is set to begin a minor league rehab assignment on Wednesday. The hope is that Flaherty can throw around 30-35 pitches during his rehab debut. The 26-year-old has thrown a total of eight innings this season across three starts. He continues to deal with a lingering shoulder issue, but it sounds like he is finally making progress. Hopefully, Flaherty can make an impact for the Cardinals down the stretch of the season. Fantasy managers shouldn't expect much from Flaherty from a fantasy standpoint. It sounds like Flaherty is just beginning his rehab process, so he won't be ready to pitch in St. Louis for at least a few weeks.

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jack Flaherty (shoulder) thinks mechanical issues with his throwing motion could have been the reason behind his latest stint on the injured list. He missed the first two and a half months of the season and then returned for three starts before going back on the IL on June 27. Flaherty is currently on the 60-day IL, so he's not eligible to return until Aug. 25. The 26-year-old right-hander had a light throwing session on Saturday and threw a bullpen session on Sunday. A decision on an upcoming minor league rehab assignment for Flaherty should be decided soon. He had a 5.63 ERA and more walks (nine) than strikeouts (six) in his three June starts, but he's hoping for continued success this time around when he rejoins St. Louis' rotation to close out the year.

St. Louis Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol said that right-hander Jack Flaherty (shoulder) will rejoin the team in St. Louis on Saturday. After he throws a bullpen session, the Cardinals will determine when and where Flaherty will head out on a minor league rehab assignment. There is hope from the team that he can return to the starting rotation by late August or early September. The 26-year-old landed on the injured list on June 27 with a strained right shoulder, and he could return when first eligible in the last week of August, barring any setbacks on his rehab assignment. Flaherty has made only three starts for the Red Birds due to injury, and he allowed five earned runs while striking out six and walking nine in eight innings, but he's worth stashing right now in fantasy leagues if you're in need of starting pitching down the stretch.

St. Louis Cardinals right-handed pitcher Jack Flaherty (shoulder) is set to undergo physical therapy over the next couple of weeks, according to Cardinals president of baseball operations John Mozeliak. After he completes physical therapy, he will be re-evaluated by the team. The 26-year-old was placed on the 15-day injured list due to a right shoulder strain on Monday. We don't have a clear timetable for him at this point, but based on this physical-therapy news, it certainly doesn't sound like this stint on the injured list will be a short one. If you're pressed for roster space right now, Flaherty is someone who can be let go. Despite the high upside he's shown in previous years, he faces a lot of obstacles towards becoming a significant fantasy contributor at some point this year.

The St. Louis Cardinals placed starting pitcher Jack Flaherty (shoulder) on the 15-day injured list on Monday due to a right shoulder strain. It's certainly unideal news for the Cardinals and fantasy managers. Flaherty has been limited to three starts this season, throwing eight innings and allowing eight hits, six runs, five earned runs, a home run, and nine walks. He struck out six hitters in those eight innings of work. The starter previously missed time this season due to right shoulder bursitis.

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jack Flaherty (shoulder) left his start early on Sunday against the Chicago Cubs with right shoulder stiffness. Flaherty departed after tossing two scoreless innings. Fantasy managers should be pretty concerned, as the 26-year-old right-hander missed the first two and a half months of the season with right shoulder inflammation. Flaherty had allowed five earned runs on seven hits while walking seven and striking out four in six innings over his first two starts, and fantasy managers will need to be prepared for a return to the injured list. The Cardinals will likely put Flaherty through some tests to determine whether he'll need another stay on the IL. It's extremely disappointing in just his third start of 2022.

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jack Flaherty (shoulder) will make his season debut on Wednesday against the Pittsburgh Pirates. It was believed that Flaherty would make one more minor league start this week before rejoining St. Louis' rotation, but that won't happen. Instead, the 26-year-old will get a good matchup against the lowly Pirates, but Flaherty only reached 58 pitches in his last rehab start, so he could be on a short leash in his debut. The good news is that the right-hander struck out nine and allowed only one baserunner in seven innings in his two rehab starts, and he needs to be rostered in all fantasy leagues moving forward. Flaherty went 9-2 last year with a 3.22 ERA and 1.06 WHIP in 78 1/3 innings and has the potential to be a strong No. 2 starter for fantasy managers when healthy.

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jack Flaherty (shoulder) is scheduled for a rehab start on Wednesday with Triple-A Memphis. He'll have a 75-pitch count target, according to beat writer Katie Woo. This will be Flaherty's third rehab start since early June and has the potential to be his last, barring any setbacks. He should make his 2022 season debut sometime in the middle of this month.

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jack Flaherty (shoulder) struck out six and walked none while allowing one run on one hit in four innings in his second minor league rehab start for Triple-A Memphis on Friday. Flaherty struck out three in three perfect innings in his first rehab start for Double-A Springfield, so he's looked pretty good so far. The 26-year-old threw 59 pitches on Friday and is expected to make at least one more rehab start before he rejoins the Cardinals starting rotation for his 2022 season debut. Flaherty went 9-2 with a 3.22 ERA and 1.06 WHIP while striking out 85 and walking 26 in 78 1/3 innings over 17 outings (15 starts) for the Cardinals last year, and he has the ability to be a strong SP2 for fantasy managers when healthy.

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jack Flaherty (shoulder) retired all nine batters he faced on 30 pitches for Double-A Springfield on Sunday in his first minor league rehab start. The right-hander touched 96 mph with his fastball in the first inning and struck out three total in three innings of work. The Cardinals will want Flaherty to move closer to 60 pitches in his next rehab outing, and he could be on track to rejoin the team and make his 2022 season debut by the end of the month. Flaherty's rehab start on Sunday was a nice first step, and the 26-year-old could be a solid No. 2 fantasy starter for the rest of the season once he returns from the injured list.

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jack Flaherty (shoulder) is aimed toward beginning his minor league rehab assignment with a start next week for Double-A Springfield. Flaherty threw a two-inning live batting practice session on Tuesday and will throw another bullpen session on Thursday. The 26-year-old right-hander is feeling much better physically after a right shoulder injury in spring training delayed his start to the 2022 campaign. It remains to be seen how many minor league starts Flaherty will need, but the Cardinals surely won't rush him back. When healthy, Flaherty has the goods to be a strong SP2 for fantasy managers, so he should be stashed now if he's lingering on your league's waiver wire.