After the Tigers parted ways, Maeda signed a minor-league deal with the Chicago Cubs in May and pitched well for Triple-A Iowa after a slow start. He was released last week.

Earlier this year, the Detroit Tigers said "no more of this" and designated Maeda for assignment, willing to pay the $10 million owed to him as long as he didn't play for them. The right-hander ...

His play started to slump in 2025, and the Tigers decided to cut the right-handed pitcher from their roster back in May. Maeda would then go on to sign with the Chicago Cubs on a minor league deal.

The Yankees' tailspin of a summer continued with a demoralizing sweep in Miami by the suddenly hot and hungry Marlins, who rode the momentum of a 13-12 Friday ...

The Yankees (6-7) have lost five of seven and dropped two of three to archrival Boston this week. Things were calmer in Fenway Park on Thursday in the aftermath of the brawl on Wednesday.

The Detroit Tigers have had an exceptional 2025 season when it comes to production, and while they had a bit of a slow stretch coming out of the All-Star break, ...

Kenta Maeda #18 of the Detroit Tigers throws a pitch in the ninth inning during a game against the Baltimore Orioles at Comerica Park on April 27, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan. Getty Images Outside ...

The Yankees were also active in adding to their bullpen, nabbing David Bednar, Camilo Doval and Jake Bird. With these additions, the Pinstripes have even better odds to win the 2025 World Series.

Former Detroit Tigers pitcher Kenta Maeda has agreed to a minor league deal with the New York Yankees, according to MLB.com's Yuki Yamada. The deal has not been made official.