Kenta Maeda #8
Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders
Triple-A Affiliate
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- B/T: R/R
- 6' 1"/185
- Kenta Maeda
- Status: Free Agent
- Nickname: Maeken
- Born: 4/11/1988 in Osaka, Japan
- High School: PL Gakuen, Osaka, JPN
- MLB Debut: 4/06/2016
MiLB Career Stats
| G | W-L | ERA | IP | SO | WHIP |
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| 27 | 6-7 | 4.78 | 124.1 | 112 | 1.29 |
MLB Career Stats
| G | W-L | ERA | IP | SO | WHIP |
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| 226 | 68-56 | 4.20 | 986.2 | 1055 | 1.17 |
MLB Career Stats
| AB | AVG | HR | RBI | SB | OPS |
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| 179 | .156 | 1 | 14 | 0 | .357 |
| Year | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | SB | AVG | OBP | OPS |
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| MLB Career Stats | 179 | 12 | 28 | 1 | 14 | 0 | .156 | .161 | .357 |
| Year | W | L | ERA | G | GS | SV | IP | SO | WHIP |
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| MiLB Career Stats | 6 | 7 | 4.78 | 27 | 27 | 0 | 124.1 | 112 | 1.29 |
| MLB Career Stats | 68 | 56 | 4.20 | 226 | 172 | 6 | 986.2 | 1055 | 1.17 |
Splits
| Duration | W | L | ERA | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | WHIP |
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| Last 7 Games | 0 | 0 | 7.88 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 8.0 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 1.88 |
| Last 15 Games | - | - | --- | - | - | - | --- | - | - | - | - | --- |
| Last 30 Games | - | - | --- | - | - | - | --- | - | - | - | - | --- |
| Last 3 Games | W | L | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO |
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| 4/29 @ HOU | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 4/27 vs BAL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 4/18 vs KC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
2025 :
RP
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Latest Transactions
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November 6, 2025 | RHP Kenta Maeda elected free agency. |
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August 5, 2025 | Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders activated RHP Kenta Maeda. |
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August 4, 2025 | RHP Kenta Maeda assigned to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders. |
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August 4, 2025 | New York Yankees signed free agent RHP Kenta Maeda to a minor league contract. |
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August 4, 2025 | Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders activated RHP Kenta Maeda. |
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August 2, 2025 | Iowa Cubs released RHP Kenta Maeda. |
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May 16, 2025 | RHP Kenta Maeda assigned to Iowa Cubs. |
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May 16, 2025 | Chicago Cubs signed free agent RHP Kenta Maeda to a minor league contract. |
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May 7, 2025 | Detroit Tigers released RHP Kenta Maeda. |
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May 1, 2025 | Detroit Tigers designated RHP Kenta Maeda for assignment. |
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April 16, 2025 | RHP Kenta Maeda changed number to 18. |
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April 15, 2025 | RHP Kenta Maeda changed number to 42. |
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October 13, 2024 | Detroit Tigers activated RHP Kenta Maeda. |
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October 1, 2024 | RHP Kenta Maeda roster status changed by Detroit Tigers. |
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May 24, 2024 | Detroit Tigers activated RHP Kenta Maeda from the 15-day injured list. |
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May 19, 2024 | Detroit Tigers sent RHP Kenta Maeda on a rehab assignment to Toledo Mud Hens. |
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May 19, 2024 | Detroit Tigers sent RHP Kenta Maeda on a rehab assignment to Toledo Mud Hens. |
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May 11, 2024 | Detroit Tigers placed RHP Kenta Maeda on the 15-day injured list retroactive to May 8, 2024. Viral illness. |
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November 28, 2023 | Detroit Tigers signed free agent RHP Kenta Maeda. |
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November 2, 2023 | RHP Kenta Maeda elected free agency. |
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June 23, 2023 | Minnesota Twins activated RHP Kenta Maeda from the 15-day injured list. |
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May 30, 2023 | sent RHP Kenta Maeda on a rehab assignment to St. Paul Saints. |
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May 30, 2023 | Minnesota Twins sent RHP Kenta Maeda on a rehab assignment to St. Paul Saints. |
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May 30, 2023 | Minnesota Twins sent RHP Kenta Maeda on a rehab assignment to St. Paul Saints. |
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April 29, 2023 | Minnesota Twins placed RHP Kenta Maeda on the 15-day injured list retroactive to April 27, 2023. Right triceps strain. |
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November 10, 2022 | Minnesota Twins activated RHP Kenta Maeda from the 60-day injured list. |
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March 20, 2022 | Minnesota Twins placed RHP Kenta Maeda on the 60-day injured list. Tommy John surgery. |
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November 5, 2021 | Minnesota Twins activated RHP Kenta Maeda from the 60-day injured list. |
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September 1, 2021 | Minnesota Twins placed RHP Kenta Maeda on the 60-day injured list. Right forearm tightness. |
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August 23, 2021 | Minnesota Twins placed RHP Kenta Maeda on the 10-day injured list. Right forearm tightness. |
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June 14, 2021 | Minnesota Twins activated RHP Kenta Maeda. |
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June 9, 2021 | Minnesota Twins sent RHP Kenta Maeda on a rehab assignment to St. Paul Saints. |
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May 23, 2021 | Minnesota Twins placed RHP Kenta Maeda on the 7-day injured list. |
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February 10, 2020 | Los Angeles Dodgers traded RHP Kenta Maeda, C Jair Camargo and cash to Minnesota Twins for RHP Brusdar Graterol, RF Luke Raley and Future Considerations. |
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May 26, 2019 | Los Angeles Dodgers activated RHP Kenta Maeda from the 10-day injured list. |
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May 17, 2019 | Los Angeles Dodgers placed RHP Kenta Maeda on the 10-day injured list. Left adductor contusion. |
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October 29, 2018 | RHP Kenta Maeda assigned to MLB All-Stars. |
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July 10, 2018 | Los Angeles Dodgers activated RHP Kenta Maeda from the paternity list. |
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July 7, 2018 | Los Angeles Dodgers placed RHP Kenta Maeda on the paternity list. |
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June 13, 2018 | Los Angeles Dodgers activated RHP Kenta Maeda from the 10-day disabled list. |
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May 30, 2018 | Los Angeles Dodgers placed RHP Kenta Maeda on the 10-day disabled list. Right hip strain. |
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May 25, 2017 | Los Angeles Dodgers activated RHP Kenta Maeda from the 10-day disabled list. |
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May 19, 2017 | Los Angeles Dodgers sent RHP Kenta Maeda on a rehab assignment to Rancho Cucamonga Quakes. |
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May 11, 2017 | Los Angeles Dodgers placed RHP Kenta Maeda on the 10-day disabled list. Left hamstring tightness. |
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August 29, 2016 | Los Angeles Dodgers recalled RHP Kenta Maeda from AZL Dodgers. |
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August 26, 2016 | Los Angeles Dodgers optioned RHP Kenta Maeda to AZL Dodgers. |
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January 7, 2016 | Los Angeles Dodgers signed free agent Kenta Maeda. |
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November 10, 2014 | RHP Kenta Maeda assigned to Samurai Japan. |
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Awards
WBC All-Tournament Team
| Year | ||
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| 2013 | Japan | WBC |
Baseball America Major League All-Rookie Team
| Year | ||
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| 2016 | Los Angeles Dodgers | NL |
Twins Joseph W. Haynes Pitcher of the Year Award
| Year | ||
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| 2020 | Minnesota Twins | AL |
All-MLB Second Team
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| 2020 | Minnesota Twins | AL |
League Rankings
Strikeouts
| SO | ||
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| 2020 | 80 | in AL |
| 2019 | 169 | in NL |
| 2016 | 179 | in NL |
Hit By Pitch
| HBP | ||
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| 2021 | 7 | in AL |
| 2021 | 0 | in AAA E |
| 2016 | 8 | in NL |
Innings Pitched
| IP | ||
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| 2020 | 66.2 | in AL |
| 2016 | 175.2 | in NL |
Wins
| Wins | ||
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| 2020 | 6 | in AL |
| 2017 | 13 | in NL |
| 2017 | 0 | in CAL |
| 2016 | 16 | in NL |
Losses
| Losses | ||
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| 2018 | 10 | in NL |
| 2016 | 11 | in NL |
Doubles
| 2B | ||
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| 2018 | 31 | in NL |
Triples
| 3B | ||
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| 2020 | 1 | in AL |
| 2019 | 4 | in NL |
Home Runs
| HR | ||
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| 2024 | 22 | in AL |
| 2024 | 0 | in INT |
| 2020 | 9 | in AL |
At Bats
| AB | ||
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| 2020 | 238 | in AL |
Runs
| R | ||
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| 2024 | 80 | in AL |
| 2024 | 1 | in INT |
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