By adding pitcher Kenta Maeda, a free agent, to their roster, the Detroit Tigers have achieved a major victory. Maeda’s signing adds a fresh degree of enthusiasm to the team, which finished the 2023 season with an outstanding 39-34 record.
Maeda will make $10 million in 2025 and $14 million in the next 2024 season thanks to the two-year, $24 million deal he signed with Detroit. As the Tigers prepare for the upcoming seasons, this intriguing signing represents a significant boost.
An accomplished pitcher at 36, recovered from Tommy John surgery and missed 2022. Despite the loss, he pitched for the Minnesota Twins in 20 games, recording a 6-8 record, a 4.23 ERA, and 117 strikeouts in 104.1 innings. He still has a strong desire to play the game, as evidenced by his skill and tenacity in returning.
Kenta Maeda signs with the Twins’ opponents
The Detroit Tigers extended an offer to Kenta Maeda that exceeded the Minnesota Twins’ one-year target in an attempt to re-sign him. Since Maeda is still in the division, it is common for former players to do well against clubs they used to play for.
With Maeda expected to put up a few big performances against them, the Twins may regret this choice.
Detroit Tigers secured their rotation by taking a calculated risk, as Eduardo Rodriguez might leave in the winter. Rodriguez is a highly sought-after starter in the market who could be expensive to re-sign. But by taking this proactive measure, the Tigers won’t have to worry about replacing the seasoned starter.
They are now concentrating on strengthening the team’s lineup. Detroit hopes to strengthen its middle infield by pursuing free agents and taking into consideration talents such as Adam Frazier or Amed Rosario.
They can now chase players who fit their system more easily, making their off-season priorities more optimal.
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