00:00 – Red Sox Rival Yankees Sign Veteran Pitcher Kenta Maeda After Releasing All-Star Marcus Stroman
02:36 – Yankees Sign Kenta Maeda: What This Means for the Team
04:21 – Yankees Sign Kenta Maeda: Former Dodgers Star Gets Another MLB Chance
1. Red Sox Rival Yankees Sign Veteran Pitcher Kenta Maeda After Releasing All-Star Marcus Stroman
The New York Yankees, struggling in their starting rotation and recently swept by the Miami Marlins, have signed veteran pitcher Kenta Maeda to a minor league contract. This move comes just days after the Yankees released All-Star pitcher Marcus Stroman. Maeda, known for his success with the Los Angeles Dodgers and a strong 2020 season with the Minnesota Twins, has been recovering from Tommy John surgery and had a rough stint with the Detroit Tigers and the Chicago Cubs’ Triple-A affiliate. Watch to learn more about how this signing could impact the Yankees’ rotation and their rivalry with the Boston Red Sox.
2. Yankees Sign Kenta Maeda: What This Means for the Team
The New York Yankees have signed veteran right-hander Kenta Maeda to a minor league deal. Find out what this move could mean for the Yankees as they bolster their pitching depth. Maeda, who previously excelled with the Dodgers and Twins, is now assigned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre after being released by the Cubs’ affiliate. Learn about his journey, including his standout performances and recent challenges, and why the Yankees are giving him another shot in 2025.
3. Yankees Sign Kenta Maeda: Former Dodgers Star Gets Another MLB Chance
Breaking down the New York Yankees’ latest pitching acquisition as they sign veteran Japanese right-hander Kenta Maeda to a Minor League contract. This video analyzes Maeda’s career journey from Japan to MLB, his time with the Dodgers, Twins, and Tigers, and what he might bring to the Yankees organization.
We’ll examine Maeda’s career stats (68-56 record with a 4.20 ERA and 1,055 strikeouts), his recent struggles with Detroit (7.88 ERA), and his stint with the Cubs’ Triple-A team. As the third-highest Japanese-born MLB strikeout leader, Maeda brings experience to the Yankees’ pitching depth at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
This signing represents a low-risk move for the Yankees as they bolster their pitching options heading into the final stretch of the season. Could Maeda work his way back to the majors and contribute to a potential Yankees playoff run?
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