It wasn't always in the cards, but the Detroit Tigers decided it was more than worth it to sign Jack Flaherty. How does it impact their rotation?

The Detroit Tigers are trying to follow up a magical season that took place in 2024. After it looked like they were going to miss the playoffs for the 10th year in a row, a late push after the front office decided to sell ahead of the trade deadline resulted in the team making the postseason for the first time since 2014.

After a seemingly quiet offseason, general manager Scott Harris and the Detroit Tigers made a significant signing that will also impact the roster.

Detroit Tigers left fielder Matt Vierling (8) and Detroit Tigers shortstop Trey Sweeney (27) celebrate a scored run during a baseball game between the Detroit Tigers and the Tampa Bay Rays at Comerica Park in Detroit on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024. The Tigers game three won 4-3. The Tigers swept the series vs the Rays. Josh Boland | MLive.com

The Detroit Tigers have released their official final spring roster, and there are some interesting names both included as well as left off the invitations list. Of course, everyone on the big league roster was going to be in the spring training group,