Tigers Sign Kenta Maeda to Two-Year Contract- Pending a Physical
The contract is done and finally coming to fruition. The Tigers sign Kenta Maeda to two-year contract; and all that’s left to do in order to finish things up is a physical. Nevertheless, everything surrounding the deal looks to be showing the green light.
Throughout the league, pitching has been a hot topic. Numerous teams are in need of additional good pitching; and are therefore, looking everywhere to find it. Some ball clubs are looking to trade, others will dip into free agency; and still some are holding private practices to get an idea of a potential candidate’s stuff.
Nonetheless, the Tigers help to fill a component of their pitching needs with Kenta Maeda. Moreover, NY Post’s Jon Heyman had the jump on the good news. In a simple online statement, Heyman revealed, “Breaking: Kenta Maeda and Tigers have a 2-year deal.”
ESPN’s Jeff Passan moments later then quickly reaffirms this MLB news. Passan states,
“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. Jon Heyman had [the] agreement.”
Then if you were still on the fence about this news. The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal proves that a third time is the charm. Regarding Maeda, Rosenthal repeats for emphasis one last time,
Source confirms: Free-agent right-hander Kenta Maeda in agreement with Tigers on two-year contract, pending physical. Deal worth $24M, per Jeff Passan. On it: Jon Heyman, and Evan Petzold.
Tigers Sign Kenta Maeda to Two-Year Contract- Pending a Physical
As one can see, the stove is finally heating up. There’s signing news finally back upon us all. And this is a nice pitching option and deal for the Tigers.
Evan Petzold, a beat writer for the Detroit Tigers, reveals to all, a few final details. Petzold states,
“The Tigers are signing Kenta Maeda to a two-year contract, pending physical. Confirming report from Jon Heyman. The physical is scheduled for Monday, per source.
Kenta Maeda and the Tigers were gaining momentum toward a deal before Thanksgiving and came to an agreement earlier today. Signing free-agent pitcher Kenta Maeda [will] help the Tigers in more ways than one.”
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