Fri May 24 | 16:06 | Kenta Maeda Reinstated And Starting Friday |
The Detroit Tigers announced on Friday that they have reinstated right-hander Kenta Maeda (illness) from the 15-day injured list and optioned right-hander Matt Manning to Triple-A Toledo in a corresponding move after Thursday night's game. Maeda is recovered from his illness and will toe the rubber against the visiting Toronto Blue Jays on Friday. Even against a Toronto lineup that has mostly struggled to put up runs this year, the 36-year-old Japanese starter isn't a recommended fantasy streamer in his first start off the IL and probably isn't very likely to go deep in this ballgame. In his first seven starts in 2024, Maeda has been pretty hittable and has posted a 6.75 ERA and 1.40 WHIP with 23 strikeouts and 10 walks in 30 2/3 innings. There just isn't any fantasy upside left with Maeda, especially while pitching for Detroit. |
Source: Tigers PR | RotoBaller.com |
Wed May 22 | 14:00 | Kenta Maeda Lined Up To Return This Weekend |
Detroit Tigers right-hander Kenta Maeda (illness) threw a bullpen session at Kauffman Stadium on Wednesday and is lined up to start on Saturday or Sunday against the Toronto Blue Jays. Maeda is attempting to return to the Tigers' starting rotation after landing on the injured list with a viral illness in mid-May. The 36-year-old veteran pitched in a minor-league rehab game last week and appears to be feeling good enough to rejoin the team this weekend. The matchup against Toronto isn't a bad one, but fantasy managers should still be very hesitant to throw Maeda back into the fire as a streamer this weekend. In seven starts before going on the shelf, the Japanese hurler went 1-1 with a 6.75 ERA and 1.40 WHIP with only 23 strikeouts in 30 2/3 innings pitched. |
Source: Detroit Free Press - Evan Petzold | RotoBaller.com |
Tue May 14 | 16:46 | Kenta Maeda To Throw A Bullpen On Wednesday |
Detroit Tigers right-hander Kenta Maeda (illness) is expected to throw a bullpen session on Wednesday. It's good to see that Maeda is feeling better after he was placed on the 15-day injured list last Saturday due to a viral illness. The 36-year-old veteran might need to throw a few bullpen sessions before he's cleared for a short minor-league rehab assignment. Fantasy baseball managers in mixed leagues can probably leave Maeda to the waiver wire, as he started the year 1-1 with a 6.75 ERA (6.53 FIP) and 1.40 WHIP with 10 walks and 23 strikeouts in 30 2/3 innings over seven starts. Maeda typically doesn't overpower hitters but relies on pinpoint control. He has a career 26.4% strikeout rate and has little fantasy upside at this stage of his career. |
Source: Detroit News - Chris McCosky | RotoBaller.com |
Sat May 11 | 18:10 | Kenta Maeda To Injured List With Viral Illness |
Detroit Tigers veteran Kenta Maeda (illness) has been placed on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to May 8, with a viral infection, In a corresponding move, the Tigers recalled outfielder Akil Baddoo from Triple-A Toledo. The veteran Maeda is 1-1 with a 6.75 ERA and 1.40 WHIP in seven starts covering 30 innings. He pitched on May 7 against the Cleveland Guardians with poor results, going only two innings and surrendering seven earned runs on five hits and three walks. Baddoo likely will be a reserve outfielder during his stay on the roster. It appears that the Tigers will recall right-hander Matt Manning to take Maeda's upcoming Monday start against the Miami Marlins. |
Source: Detroit Tigers | RotoBaller.com |
Tue Apr 23 | 14:20 | Kenta Maeda Looking For First Win This Season |
Right-hander Kenta Maeda is set for his fifth start of the MLB season as the Detroit Tigers are on the road to play the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday. Maeda is coming off a terrible start against the Texas Rangers, as he went 2 2/3 innings and allowed six runs (five earned) on seven hits, including three home runs. Maeda is 0-1 with a 7.64 ERA and faces a Rays lineup is slashing .242/.304/.356. Fantasy managers would be wise to avoid Maeda in this one as a streamer. |
Source: MLB | RotoBaller.com |
Fri Mar 8 | 01:14 | Kenta Maeda Shaky In Latest Spring Outing |
Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Kenta Maeda allowed two runs, four hits, and two walks over three innings of work against the Toronto Blue Jays on Thursday. He also struck out one batter. After surrendering zero earned runs in his 2024 Spring Training debut last week, Maeda was roughed up this time around. With that said, we can't put too much stock into one fluky spring outing. Maeda had an impressive 3.77 xERA, 10.09 K/9, and 2.42 BB/9 last year, and he figures to operate as the Tigers' No. 3 starter throughout his first campaign in Detroit. He's an intriguing value option in fantasy baseball leagues. |
Source: MLB.com | RotoBaller.com |
Sun Nov 26 2023 | 20:08 | Kenta Maeda Agrees To Two-Year Deal With Tigers |
Free-agent pitcher Kenta Maeda and the Detroit Tigers are in agreement on a two-year, $24 million contract. The right-hander will remain in the American League Central after spending the past four seasons with the Minnesota Twins, one of which was eliminated due to Tommy John surgery. Maeda returned from the UCL procedure to work to a 4.23 ERA across 21 outings (20 starts), but underlying numbers suggest he was better than his surface ERA may indicate. Maeda also posted a 3.76 SIERA and a 20.8% K-BB%, which is the second-best mark of his career and his top figure aside from his 28.2% mark posted in the COVID-shortened 2020 season. He will provide a veteran presence for a youthful Tigers rotation in the 2024 campaign. |
Source: Jeff Passan | RotoBaller.com |
Fri Nov 24 2023 | 19:19 | Kenta Maeda Talks Have Intensified With Tigers |
Starting pitcher Kenta Maeda has been in talks with the Detroit Tigers this week, and those talks have intensified over the last couple of days. Maeda signed an eight-year, $25 million contract with the Dodgers in 2016 that was full of incentives -- his first contract stateside. The Japanese-born pitcher will be 36 years old next season and will likely receive a one- or two-year contract toward the end of his career. Steamer projections have Maeda pitching in 24 games and finishing 2024 with a 4.15 ERA and 135 strikeouts in 132 innings pitched. Those numbers are similar to his 2023 stats, which means he'd be a good fantasy player in deeper leagues as rotation depth. |
Source: Jon Morosi | RotoBaller.com |
Fri Nov 24 2023 | 16:53 | Twins Interested In Kenta Maeda Reunion |
The Minnesota Twins are interested in bringing back starting pitcher Kenta Maeda. The right-hander has spent the past three seasons in Minnesota, most recently working to a 4.23 ERA across 21 outings (20 starts) in the 2023 season. However, there's reason to believe he pitched better than his surface ERA might suggest as he also posted a 3.76 SIERA while his 20.8% K-BB% was the second-best mark of his MLB career and his best figure among non-COVID seasons as he put forth a 28.2% K-BB% in the shortened 2020 season when he finished second in AL Cy Young voting. The 35-year-old missed the 2022 season after undergoing Tommy John surgery but is garnering interest ahead of his second season back while the rival Detroit Tigers have also shown interest in the veteran. |
Source: Jon Heyman -- New York Post | RotoBaller.com |
Mon Sep 25 2023 | 00:17 | Kenta Maeda Will Pitch Out Of Bullpen This Week |
Minnesota Twins right-handed pitcher Kenta Maeda is being moved to the bullpen for the coming week, according to manager Rocco Baldelli. Maeda was originally slated to pitch on Tuesday against Oakland, but Baldelli appears to be setting up his postseason rotation and wants to see Maeda get some reps out of the bullpen in preparation for that. It is a tough break for Maeda's fantasy managers, as a tasty matchup against the A's in the championship week could've made for a nice stat line. Bailey Ober will start in his place on Tuesday and is worth a look in leagues where he is available. |
Source: Do-Hyoung Park | RotoBaller.com |
Fri Sep 15 2023 | 00:56 | Kenta Maeda Brilliant In Win Over White Sox |
Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Kenta Maeda tossed seven sparkling frames on Thursday, matching a season-high while leading the Twins to a 10-2 victory over the Chicago White Sox. Maeda allowed two runs on four hits and one walk while striking out eight, with both runs coming in his final inning of work. He had his splitter working in this one, as it generated nine whiffs on 25 swings. The 35-year-old's biggest issue this season has been length, so it was nice to see that he was stretched out to 105 pitches in this one. He could be helpful down the stretch for fantasy managers in the playoffs and is worth a look next week with a middling match-up against Cincinnati on tap. |
Source: MLB.com | RotoBaller.com |
Thu Sep 14 2023 | 14:43 | Kenta Maeda Aiming For More Positive Regression Thursday |
Minnesota Twins pitcher Kenta Maeda will look to see some more positive regression take place when he takes on the Chicago White Sox on the road Thursday. The veteran right-hander enters Thursday's start sporting a 4.65 ERA on the season, but also a 4.20 FIP, 3.93 SIERA, and a stellar 19.4% K-BB% that is right in line with his 19.6% career mark. The 35-year-old saw improved results with 5 1/3 innings of two-run ball his last time out against the Mets and has now allowed three earned runs or fewer in eight of his last nine starts. He has a great opportunity to continue his solid stretch as he takes on a White Sox offense that sits dead last with a .293 wOBA versus right-handed pitching this season. |
Source: MLB.com | RotoBaller.com |
Wed Aug 16 2023 | 21:14 | Kenta Maeda Picks Up A No-Decision Wednesday |
Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Kenta Maeda pitched four-plus innings, allowing three runs and logging a no-decision on Wednesday against Detroit. Maeda surrendered multiple home runs for the first time this season. He was taken out in the fifth inning after giving up a leadoff single. Twins right-handed reliever Dylan Floro took over and left the baserunner stranded, averting any additional impact on Maeda's ERA. The 35-year-old holds a 3-7 record with a 4.13 ERA and 69 strikeouts in 69/2 innings of work this season. |
Source: MLB.com | RotoBaller.com |
Mon Jul 31 2023 | 12:17 | Twins Willing To Listen On Sonny Gray, Kenta Maeda |
The Minnesota Twins are listening to trade offers on right-handers Sonny Gray and Kenta Maeda, according to sources, but they'd need to be blown away to make a deal that potentially harms their postseason chances. Both Gray and Maeda will be free agents at the end of the year, and the Twins are unlikely to retain either of them on the open market. The Twins are likely to extend a qualifying offer to Gray. Minnesota has had a disappointing week, but they can still easily win the weak American League Central and try to end their 18-game playoff losing streak. Gray has been solid this year with a 3.22 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 115 K's in 117 1/3 innings over his 21 starts. Maeda has struggled a bit more coming off injury and has a 4.53 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 65 K's in 53 2/3 innings in his 11 starts. |
Source: The Athletic - Dan Hayes | RotoBaller.com |
Wed Jun 21 2023 | 19:07 | Kenta Maeda To Start On Friday |
Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Kenta Maeda (triceps) will take the mound versus the Detroit Tigers on Friday. The 35-year-old has been sidelined since late April due to a right triceps strain. Before that, Maeda made four starts and didn't look good at all. That being said, fantasy managers might want to take a wait-and-see approach here. Possibly, he could have some deep league value, but that 9.00 ERA is tough to overlook. |
Source: Do-Hyoung Park | RotoBaller.com |
Tue Jun 20 2023 | 09:35 | Kenta Maeda Expected Back This Week |
Minnesota Twins right-hander Kenta Maeda (triceps) is expected to rejoin the club later this week after pitching in his final rehab start on Friday, according to MLB.com. The 35-year-old has been on the injured list since April 29 after suffering a right-triceps strain during his start on April 26. Before going down, Maeda pitched to a 9.00 ERA and 1.63 WHIP with 14 punchouts over 16 innings. Fantasy managers can expect better numbers from the former Cy Young candidate going forward, and he should be on a roster in every format. |
Source: MLB.com | RotoBaller.com |
Wed Jun 14 2023 | 09:57 | Kenta Maeda Set For A Friday Rehab Start |
Minnesota Twins right-hander Kenta Maeda (triceps) is scheduled to make another rehab start on Friday with Triple-A St. Paul, according to MLB.com. The 35-year-old last pitched on June 10 when he recorded five strikeouts and no walks over four innings of work. There's a chance that Maeda could return in June, but the club has yet to decide on the next steps in his recovery. The seven-year veteran hasn't started in a big league game since April 26 after suffering a right-triceps strain and landing on the 15-day injured list. Before the ailment, he pitched to a 9.00 ERA with a 1.63 WHIP and 14 strikeouts across 16 innings (four starts). Fantasy managers should check back in for more updates on his return timeline. |
Source: MLB.com | RotoBaller.com |
Sat Apr 29 2023 | 10:25 | Kenta Maeda Goes On IL, Bailey Ober Called Up To Start |
The Minnesota Twins placed starting pitcher Kenta Maeda (triceps) on the 15-day injured list on Saturday with a right-triceps strain and recalled right-hander Bailey Ober from Triple-A St. Paul in a corresponding move. Things haven't gone well for Maeda early in 2023 in his first season back from Tommy John surgery. He has a 9.00 ERA after four starts and is now on the shelf after leaving his last start early on Thursday against the Yankees. There's no timeline for when he'll be able to return at this point. Ober is getting the nod on Saturday against the Kansas City Royals and will take Maeda's rotation spot for now. Ober had a successful spot start against the Nationals last week and has been pitching well in the minors. The 27-year-old makes for a decent streaming option against KC. |
Source: Twins Twitter | RotoBaller.com |
Fri Apr 28 2023 | 16:17 | Kenta Maeda Being Shut Down 3-7 Days |
Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Kenta Maeda (triceps) is dealing with a right-triceps strain and will be shut down for three to seven days until his symptoms resolve. "There's nothing that we've found that has any issues to do with his previous Tommy John ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction surgery. So we treat it just like a muscle strain," head athletic trainer Nick Paparesta said. The 35-year-old right-hander exited his start early against the Yankees on Wednesday after getting roughed up and also injured. Maeda will go on the injured list and will miss some time, but it could have been worse. He has a rough 9.00 ERA and 1.62 WHIP in his first four starts and has probably been dropped in a lot of fantasy leagues. Bailey Ober will take Maeda's rotation spot for now. |
Source: The Athletic - Dan Hayes | RotoBaller.com |
Thu Apr 27 2023 | 18:21 | Kenta Maeda Likely Headed To Injured List |
Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Kenta Maeda (elbow) may be heading to the injured list. Manager Rocco Baldelli said it was likely Maeda will need a stint on the IL after an MRI revealed a muscle strain. There was no structural damage revealed, but Maeda was removed from his start on Wednesday due to arm fatigue. Maeda made his way back from Tommy John surgery this season, so hopefully there's nothing too serious going on with his arm. |
Source: Aaron Gleeman | RotoBaller.com |