Tigers Move Struggling Kenta Maeda to Bullpen

Detroit reassigns high-paid pitcher after poor performance in first season with the team.

Maeda has a 7.26 ERA in 16 starts this season, allowing 15 home runs.
Manager A.J. Hinch cites the need for Maeda to make adjustments.
Maeda's rotation spot will be handled by bullpen games after the All-Star break.
The 36-year-old pitcher has been more effective as a reliever in his career.
Maeda expresses determination to improve and return to form.