Dodgers ‘concerned’ about Flaherty’s velocity dip

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Jack Flaherty faced concerns about a dip in his fastball velocity during his last start, but he and pitching coach Mark Prior believe it is not injury-related. Flaherty attributed the drop to a timing issue with his delivery, which he has been working on correcting. Despite the concerns, Prior expressed confidence in Flaherty’s ability to pitch effectively, especially with extra rest. The mechanics of Flaherty’s delivery and the amount of rest between starts may be impacting his velocity. The Dodgers will continue to monitor the situation as Flaherty prepares to start Game 1 of the World Series against the New York Yankees.