US EditionTigers cut veteran pitcher Kenta Maeda, call up rookie from Toledo
- The Detroit Tigers designated veteran right-hander Kenta Maeda for assignment on Thursday to open a bullpen roster spot.
- Maeda, 37, signed a two-year, $24 million contract before 2024 but struggled with a 7.88 ERA and inconsistency, leading to his demotion to the bullpen.
- The Tigers recalled 24-year-old hard-throwing right-hander Tyler Owens from Triple-A Toledo, who impressed with an upper-90s fastball and spin during spring training.
- Manager A.J. Hinch noted that Maeda was valuable when performing well but challenging to get back on track after struggles, and emphasized the team's intention to give rising players and pitchers more chances to prove themselves.
- Detroit has seven days to trade, release, or outright Maeda to the minors, though he can refuse and elect free agency, while Owens takes the new opportunity to help the team.
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