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Former Dodgers Fan Favorite Pitchers Signs 2-Year Deal With AL Team

Originally posted on FanNation Inside The Dodgers
By Ricardo Sandoval | Last updated 11/27/23

Former Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher turned reliever Kenta Maeda has found a new home.

The seven-year veteran has signed a two-year deal with AL Central club, the Detroit Tigers.

Right-hander Kenta Maeda and the Detroit Tigers are in agreement on a two-year, $24 million contract, sources familiar with the deal tell ESPN. Detroit has been all over mid-tier pitching, and the 35-year-old Maeda stays in the American League Central. @JonHeyman had agreement.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) November 27, 2023

Maeda spent the last three seasons with the Minnesota Twins and was solid as can be. He recorded an 18-14 record with a 4.02 ERA in 277.1 innings pitched. On top of that, he recorded 210 strikeouts, a 106 ERA+, and a 3.81 FIP.

The 35-year-old will earn $12 million a year for his two-year deal.

The former Dodger spent his first four seasons with the Boys on Blue and played a pivotal role in leading them to their two World Series trips in 2017 and 2018.

All Dodger fans loved Maeda, who will forever hold a special place in our hearts. We wish him the best with the Tigers and nothing but great health for the rest of his career.

Congratulations, Kenta!

This article first appeared on FanNation Inside The Dodgers and was syndicated with permission.

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