KENTA MAEDA NEWS

White Sox lose Anderson but hold on to beat Twins 4-3

Hanser Alberto hit a three-run homer, Dylan Cease had another strong outing against the Minnesota Twins and the Chicago White Sox held on to beat Minnesota 4-3

APRIL 10, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Twins host the White Sox to start 3-game series

The Minnesota Twins open a three-game series at home against the Chicago White Sox on Monday

APRIL 10, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Good to go Monday Maeda (arm) is listed as the Twins' probable starting pitcher for Monday's game against the White Sox at Target Field.

Impact Maeda's inclusion on the pitching schedule to begin the Twins' seven-game week is an indication that he's feeling fine after he exited his most recent start last Tuesday against the Marlins due to right arm fatigue. In spite of the issue, Maeda turned in a gem in his 2023 debut, limiting Miami to one run one three hits and no walks while striking out nine over five innings. Maeda is lined up for a two-start week, with his second turn expected to come Saturday in New York versus the Yankees.

APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

MLB injury mailbag: Robbie Ray's flexor strain, Kenta Maeda's early exit and more Greg Scholz of Inside Injuries dives into the Robbie Ray flexor strain, Jorge Polanco's ailing knee and more in this week's mailbag

APRIL 6, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Twins expect pitch clock to reduce wear and tear MIAMI — Twins catcher Christian Vázquez was still catching his breath Tuesday night when he met the media to talk about Kenta Maeda’s first...

APRIL 6, 2023 • TWINCITIES.COM

Leaves with fatigue, feeling fine Maeda (arm) said he exited Tuesday's start against the Marlins while feeling some fatigue, but he otherwise feels fine and expects to make his next turn through the rotation, Betsy...

Impact It's encouraging news on the veteran right-hander, who was making his first start for the Twins since he underwent Tommy John surgery in August of 2021. He took a tough-luck loss Tuesday with Sandy Alcantara dominating in a three-hit shutout, but he pitched exceptionally well with nine strikeouts and just one run allowed on three hits and no walks over five innings. Assuming no further issues crop up, the 34-year-old tentatively lines up to next take the mound Monday against the White Sox.

APRIL 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marlins' Alcantara pitches 1:57 CG, majors' 1st this season

Sandy Alcantara pitched the major leagues’ first complete game this season, a three-hitter that led the Miami Marlins to a 1-0 win over the Minnesota Twins

APRIL 5, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kenta Maeda pitches well before leaving in sixth inning of Twins' loss to Miami The Twins waited 591 days for Kenta Maeda's return from elbow surgery.

APRIL 5, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Kenta Maeda pitches well before leaving in sixth inning of Twins' loss to Miami The Twins waited 591 days for Kenta Maeda's return from elbow surgery.

APRIL 5, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Exits with apparent arm issue Maeda was removed from Tuesday's start against the Marlins with an apparent arm injury, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Impact The veteran right-hander started off with five scoreless frames in his first outing since he underwent Tommy John surgery in August of 2021, but he gave up a leadoff single in the sixth and appeared to tweak his arm before exiting with the athletic trainer. The Twins haven't officially announced an injury for Maeda, but any potential arm issue is an obvious concern. He finished with a final line of one run allowed on three hits with nine strikeouts and no walks in five-plus innings.

APRIL 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kenta Maeda's spring progress bodes well for first Twins start since 2021 After having Tommy John surgery in late 2021, Kenta Maeda will make his first start in Miami on Tuesday.

APRIL 4, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Marlins come into matchup against the Twins on losing streak

The Miami Marlins head into a matchup against the Minnesota Twins as losers of three straight games

APRIL 4, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Clock ticking as pitchers find ways to work with, around baseball's new speed-up rules Baseball's new rules will limit the time between pitches. So Twins pitchers have been adjusting during spring training — and countering by f...

MARCH 27, 2023 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Improves in final spring start Maeda gave up two runs with five strikeouts and three walks in Friday's spring training win over the Yankees. He lowered his spring ERA to 4.91 and has a 14:10 K:BB ratio in 14.2 i...

Impact Maeda improved from his previous spring start where he gave up five runs and two home runs in four innings. Walks continue to be an issue for Maeda this spring, however. Maeda is working his way back from August 2021 Tommy John surgery and pitching in his first games this spring. His high walk totals this spring could be a sign his command isn't sharp yet after undergoing surgery. It could also just be a byproduct of a veteran in spring training working on pitches without too much regard to the results. Monitor his performance early in the season, but he's set to begin the year in the Minnesota rotation

MARCH 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Control issues this spring Maeda (elbow) threw a live bullpen session Wednesday, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports. He gave up five earned runs and two home runs in his last spring outing Mar. 19. He has a 6...

Impact Maeda hadn't thrown a competitive pitch before this spring since August of 2021 before undergoing Tommy John surgery. By all accounts he's healthy and ready for the start of the regular season. He's struggled with his control this spring, which could be just a sign of a veteran getting in his work and not as worried about results. However, it could be a sign his command isn't sharp in his initial return from Tommy John surgery. Watch his final spring outing and performance early in the season, but he looks set to begin the year in the Minnesota rotation and there hasn't been talk of a six-man rotation to ease him into action.

MARCH 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

PitchCom volume issue gives away Twins pitch calls

This was a different kind of pitch tipping when Minnesota right-hander Kenta Maeda made only his second spring start in his return from Tommy John surgery two seasons ago

MARCH 3, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Twins' Kenta Maeda pitches in first game in 18 months Kenta Maeda threw a scoreless inning in the Twins’ first spring training game.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • TWINCITIES.COM

Scoress inning in spring debut Maeda (elbow) threw 13 pitches in a scoreless inning with a hit allowed and strikeout in his spring debut Saturday. He reached 90.3 mph with his fastball. "Just a relief to be able...

Impact Maeda hadn't thrown a competitive pitch since August of 2021 before undergoing Tommy John surgery. He hopes to reach 92-93 mph with his fastball, but velocity hasn't been a big part of his arsenal (90.6 mph in 2021). The Twins will slowly ramp him back up this spring, but the larger question is if the Twins will use a six-man rotation in April to ease Maeda back into action.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set for spring debut Saturday Maeda (elbow) will make his Grapefruit League debut Saturday versus the Rays, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.

Impact Maeda hasn't thrown a competitive pitch since August of 2021 before undergoing Tommy John surgery, but that won't keep the Twins from handing him the ball in their first game of the spring (they actually have another game starting at the same time, with Louie Varland starting that one). The right-hander will be ready to roll for Opening Day but figures to have his workload watched carefully given his long layoff.

FEBRUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Throws first bullpen of spring Maeda (elbow) threw about 40 pitches Thursday in his first bullpen session of the spring, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

Impact Park notes that Maeda only topped out at around 89 mph, but that is to be expected here in February for a pitcher who is coming off Tommy John surgery. The 34-year-old right-hander is now more than 16 months removed from that procedure and is expected to have a spot near the back of the Twins' season-opening starting rotation. There's certainly some intriguing bounceback-type upside in Maeda's outlook for 2023.

FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recovering Twins welcome Maeda back, seek healthier season

The Minnesota Twins are eager to return right-hander Kenta Maeda to their rotation after an absence of more than 19 months in his recovery from Tommy John elbow surgery

FEBRUARY 10, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

No restrictions for spring Maeda (elbow) will have no restrictions during spring training, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

Impact Maeda missed all of the 2022 season while recovering from Tommy John surgery he underwent in September of 2021. The right-hander struggled to a 4.66 ERA in 21 appearances before the injury that season, but he has been an effective option in previous seasons. He's someone to monitor in the Grapefruit League, as a return to prior form could pay dividends for fantasy managers in 2023.

JANUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Twins trade batting champ Arraez to Marlins for Pablo López

The Minnesota Twins have traded reigning American League batting champion Luis Arraez to the Miami Marlins for a three-player package featuring starting pitcher Pablo López

JANUARY 20, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chris Paddack, Twins finalize $12.5 million, 3-year contract

Right-hander Chris Paddack and the Minnesota Twins have finalized a $12,525,000, three-year contract, an agreement that allows the pitcher to earn an additional $2.5 million in the...

JANUARY 18, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

2024 MLB free agents: Who are the best non-Shohei Ohtani pitchers available?

Shohei Ohtani is arguably the best pitcher set to be in the 2024 MLB free-agent class. Which other notable hurlers could hit the market?

JANUARY 18, 2023