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Yankees Lose Ex-Cy Young Candidate To Free Agency After Brief Stint: Report

Yankees Lose Ex-Cy Young Candidate To Free Agency After Brief Stint: Report

Summary

The New York Yankees lost pitcher Kenta Maeda to free agency. Maeda, who previously had a successful career, never played a game for the Yankees and spent most of the last season with the Detroit Tigers. He is now expected to return to Japan.

Key Facts

  • The New York Yankees lost pitcher Kenta Maeda to free agency.
  • Maeda did not play any games for the Yankees.
  • He spent most of the season with the Detroit Tigers.
  • With the Tigers, Maeda had a 7.88 ERA in seven appearances.
  • Maeda finished second in the American League Cy Young voting in 2020.
  • He plans to return to Japan after this season.
  • The Yankees have several key players entering free agency this offseason, including Cody Bellinger.
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