Detroit Tigers ace Jack Flaherty took a strong stance on LGBTQ+ rights and the fight against racism with his latest gesture on social media. He posted a picture on Monday wearing a pro-LBGTQ+ and anti-racism tee.Through this T-shirt, Flaherty asked his followers to "fight racism," encourage "social justice," be "accountable," and protect "LGBTQ+ rights." One fan reposted Flaherty's picture on X, paving the way for discussion.Jack Flaherty previously called it an "absolute joke" when, in 2022, several Tampa Bay Rays pitchers refused to wear rainbow “Pride” patches on their uniforms.Jack Flaherty @jflare_LINKabsolute jokeFlaherty has not shied away from discussing important social matters. A few years ago, he used his platform to share his opinion about racial inequality and the Black Lives Matter movement.“I think it finally kind of struck a nerve with everything going on,” Flaherty said in 2022 at Busch Stadium while publicly backing the Black Lives Matter. “We have this platform, we have this opportunity to speak up, this opportunity to talk and to try to do anything we can to make change.”Jack Flaherty picks up $20M Tigers option for 2026Jack Flaherty has opted against free agency this offseason by picking up his $20 million player option to stay with the Tigers for the 2026 season. This is part of his two-year, $35 million contract signed before the 2025 season.The contract included $5 million signing bonus, $20 million salary in 2025 and a $20 million salary in 2026, if he made at least 15 starts this year, which he did.In 2025, the right-hander made 31 starts, posting a 4.64 ERA, while going 8-15 on the mound. He will be a key member of the Tigers' rotation in 2026 alongside two-time Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal.