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Tigers Designate Kenta Maeda for Assignment to Promote Prospect Tyler Owens

Detroit moves on from the 37-year-old veteran as part of a bullpen shake-up, clearing space for a promising young arm.

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Overview

  • The Detroit Tigers designated veteran pitcher Kenta Maeda for assignment on May 1, 2025, after a rough start to the season.
  • Maeda posted a 7.88 ERA across seven relief appearances in 2025, struggling to regain form after injuries and a role change from starter to reliever.
  • This move creates a roster spot for 23-year-old pitching prospect Tyler Owens, whose fastball reaches 96-98 mph and has shown potential in Triple-A Toledo.
  • Maeda, in the final year of a two-year, $24 million contract, can refuse a minor league assignment and elect free agency due to his service time.
  • Manager A.J. Hinch cited the team's focus on youth development and Maeda's inconsistent performance as key factors in the decision.