Yankees' Free Agent Signs 2-Year Contract, Likely Ending MLB Career
Summary
Kenta Maeda, a Japanese baseball player, has signed a two-year contract with the Rakuten Golden Eagles in Japan after being a free agent. Maeda previously played nine seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) in the United States. This move likely concludes his MLB career.Key Facts
- Kenta Maeda played nine seasons in MLB, from 2016 to 2025.
- He announced his return to Japan and signed a contract with the Rakuten Golden Eagles.
- Maeda, 37 years old, has pitched 986.2 innings and struck out 1,055 batters in MLB.
- His MLB career included teams like the Los Angeles Dodgers, Minnesota Twins, and Detroit Tigers.
- Before this move, Maeda signed a minor league deal with the New York Yankees in August.
- Maeda's career began in Japan with the Hiroshima Carp in 2008.
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