TJ surgery last fall … Next season will be the final year of the contract
The US media reported on the 14th (15th Japan time) that the Twins are considering releasing pitcher Kenta Maeda. It is said that multiple teams are interested, and although the Twins’ policy is unknown, it is reported that they will “at least listen to the offer.”
Maeda, who underwent Tommy John surgery on his right elbow last September, is expected to return from the start of next season. According to the largest US transfer information site “Trade Rumors”, reporter Dan Hayes of the US sports media “The Athletic” has listed Maeda and Sony Gray, the starting pitcher who won eight wins this season, as trade candidates. I told you.
The article mentions that Maeda was second in the Cy Young Award voting in 2020, and that he had an ERA of 4.66 with 21 pitches last season, as well as strikeouts (111 strikeouts in 106 1/3 innings) and walk rate. (2.7) explains that the high level was maintained.
Next season will be FA in the final year of the contract. The Twins, who couldn’t hold back infielder Carlos Correa this offseason, are “expected to be a contender” next season, the article points out. “There is no need to release it,” he said.
(Full-Count editorial department)