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

The former Dodger starter turned reliever finds a new home for 2024

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!