## Jack Flaherty Provides Encouraging Update on Injury ### Elbow soreness not as severe as initially feared Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Jack Flaherty provided encouraging news about his elbow injury in a press conference Tuesday, saying the soreness is not as severe as initially feared. Flaherty left his Game 1 start against the Tampa Bay Rays with elbow soreness, and there was concern that he could miss significant time. However, an MRI revealed that the injury is not serious, and Flaherty is expected to be ready to pitch again in the World Series. ### Flaherty credits Dodgers' 'never say die' attitude Flaherty also spoke about the Dodgers' mentality in the World Series clincher on Sunday night. He said the team never gave up, even when they were down 3-1 in the series. Flaherty said the Dodgers' "never say die" attitude was a big factor in their victory. ### Flaherty excited to contribute in World Series Flaherty said he is excited to contribute to the Dodgers' World Series victory. He said he is feeling good and is ready to pitch whenever the team needs him. Flaherty is expected to start Game 4 of the World Series on Wednesday night. ### Quote from Flaherty "It's been a tough year for me, but I'm feeling good now and I'm excited to contribute to the team's success." - Jack Flaherty ### Sources * [Jack Flaherty provides huge update on injury, talks Dodgers' mentality in World Series clincher](https://www.mlb.com/news/jack-flaherty-provides-update-on-injury) * [Jack Flaherty injury update: Dodgers starter provides encouraging news on elbow](https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/32496621/jack-flaherty-injury-update-dodgers-starter-provides-encouraging-news-elbow) * [Jack Flaherty says elbow soreness not as severe as initially feared](https://www.cbsnews.com/news/jack-flaherty-injury-update-dodgers-elbow-soreness-not-as-severe-as-initially-feared/)
