Former MLB star Kenta Maeda is back in Nippon Professional Baseball! The 37-year-old right-hander has signed with the Rakuten Eagles, marking his return to Japan after a decade in the majors. Maeda, known for his successful stints with the Dodgers, Twins, and Tigers, expressed excitement about rejoining NPB and aims to contribute as a starter. With a career spanning both Japan and the US, Maeda is just 35 wins away from the prestigious 200-win milestone. Will he achieve it with the Eagles? Watch to learn more about Maeda’s journey, his thoughts on returning to Japan, and what this means for the Rakuten Eagles in the upcoming season.
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