The Japan TimesNov 26
Veteran pitcher Kenta Maeda is returning to Japan, with the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles announcing Wednesday that they have signed the 37-year-old former Los Angeles Dodgers standout. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2025/11/26/baseball/japanese-baseball/kenta-maeda-rakuten-eagles/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #baseball #japanesebaseball #kentamaeda #tohokurakutengoldeneagles
Kenta Maeda signs deal with Rakuten Eagles after decade in MLB

The two-year deal, reportedly worth over ¥400 million, marks a return to NPB for the two-time Sawamura Award winner.

The Japan Times
The Japan TimesAug 5, 2025
The New York Yankees signed free agent right-handed pitcher Kenta Maeda and assigned him to the Triple-A affiliate Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders on Monday. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2025/08/05/baseball/mlb/yankees-kenta-maeda/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #baseball #mlb #minorleaguebaseball #kentamaeda #newyorkyankees
Yankees sign pitcher Kenta Maeda to minor league deal

Maeda, 37, was released by the Detroit Tigers after a rough opening month to the season.

The Japan Times
The Japan TimesMay 2, 2025
The Detroit Tigers designated struggling right-hander Kenta Maeda for assignment prior to Thursday's game against the Los Angeles Angels. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2025/05/02/baseball/tigers-cut-kenta-maeda/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #baseball #kentamaeda #detroittigers
Tigers part ways with pitcher Kenta Maeda

Maeda, 37, had a 7.88 ERA in seven relief appearances this season.

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The Japan TimesDec 1, 2023
Detroit Tigers right-hander Kenta Maeda on Thursday vowed to pay back his new club after signing a two-year contract out of free agency. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/12/01/baseball/mlb/kenta-maeda-detroit/?utm_content=buffere233c&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #baseball #mlb #kentamaeda #detroittigers
Maeda keen to deliver goods at new club Detroit

'It's pleasing they wanted me to help the team. ... I want to give all I have for the Tigers in any situation,' the 35-year-old said.

The Japan Times
The Japan TimesNov 29, 2023
The Detroit Tigers have signed right-handed pitcher Kenta Maeda to a two-year contract worth $24 million, the major league club said Tuesday. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/11/29/baseball/mlb/kenta-maeda-signs-detroit-tigers/?utm_content=buffer7b37e&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #baseball #mlb #kentamaeda #detroittigers
Detroit Tigers sign right-hander Maeda to two-year deal

The 35-year-old from Osaka Prefecture will make $14 million in 2024 and $10 million in 2025.

The Japan Times
The Japan TimesNov 27, 2023
Right-hander Kenta Maeda is set to join the Detroit Tigers after agreeing to a two-year, $24 million contract. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/11/27/baseball/mlb/maeda-to-join-tigers/?utm_content=buffere500b&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #baseball #mlb #kentamaeda #detroittigers
Free-agent pitcher Kenta Maeda set to join Tigers

Maeda is 65-49 with a 3.92 ERA over 190 career MLB games.

The Japan Times
The Japan TimesOct 11, 2023
Kenta Maeda allowed a run over two innings of relief as the Minnesota Twins were battered by the Houston Astros in Game 3 of the American League Division Series. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/10/11/baseball/mlb/alds-twins-astros-maeda/?utm_content=bufferab326&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #baseball #mlb #kentamaeda #minnesotatwins #houstonastros #mlbplayoffs
Kenta Maeda allows a run as Astros clobber Twins to lead ALDS

The Twins cannot afford another loss if they are to reach their first ALCS in 21 seasons.

The Japan Times
The Japan TimesOct 8, 2023
Kenta Maeda allowed two runs on four hits over two innings as his Minnesota Twins lost to the Houston Astros in Game 1 of the American League Division Series on Saturday. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/10/08/baseball/mlb/alds-twins-astros-maeda/?utm_content=buffer782e9&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #baseball #mlb #kentamaeda #minnesotatwins #houstonastros #mlbplayoffs #americanleaguedivisionseries
Twins' Kenta Maeda gives up two runs as Astros win ALDS Game 1

Maeda survived a two-on jam in the fourth inning, but failed to stem the tide by giving up RBI singles to Jose Abreu and Chas McCormick in the fifth.

The Japan Times
The Japan TimesAug 17, 2023
Twins' Kenta Maeda takes loss despite solid start against Tigers https://www.japantimes.co.jp/baseball/2023/08/11/tigers-beat-maeda-twins/?utm_content=buffer8500a&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #baseball #kentamaeda #minnesotatwins
Twins Kenta Maeda takes loss despite solid start against Tigers

Kenta Maeda tossed six innings of three-hit, one-run ball but was charged with the loss after the Minnesota Twins offense came up short in a 3-0 decision against the Detroit Tigers on Thursday.

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