Kenta Maeda
SP - Detroit Tigers
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Kenta Maeda struggled mightily in Friday's 7-3 loss to the Red Sox, allowing five earned runs on eight hits and two walks while striking out six over 4 2/3 innings.
Fantasy Impact
This performance further inflates his already bloated ERA to 6.25 and continues a concerning trend for the season. With a WHIP of 1.41 and a declining K/9 rate now standing at 6.7, Maeda's fantasy relevance is teetering on the edge. His inability to limit base runners and home runs, coupled with a high FIP of 5.96, suggests that improvements might not be on the immediate horizon. Fantasy managers should consider benching Maeda until he shows signs of a turnaround.
Kenta Maeda delivered a stellar performance, allowing no earned runs and just four hits over five innings in the Tigers' 6-2 win against the Blue Jays on Friday.
Fantasy Impact
He struck out one and did not issue a walk. This outing was a refreshing change for Maeda, whose season has been marred by a bloated 5.80 ERA and a concerning 6.12 FIP in his previous starts. His control was on point, avoiding walks entirely, which is a positive sign that he might be turning things around. However, his low strikeout total continues to be a worry for fantasy managers relying on him for those points. While this performance could boost his confidence, fantasy managers should remain cautious, as his season-long metrics still suggest potential volatility.
Kenta Maeda will start on Friday against the Blue Jays.
Fantasy Impact
Maeda will make his return with Matt Manning optioned to Triple-A. He returns from the injured list due to an illness.
The Tigers have yet to make a decision on whether they’ll activate Kenta Maeda to start this week.
Fantasy Impact
Maeda will throw a bullpen session in the next few days. He has been dealing with an illness.
Kenta Maeda is scheduled to make a rehab start at Triple-A Toledo on Sunday.
Fantasy Impact
Maeda could re-join the Tigers rotation soon if all goes well on Sunday. He has posted a 6.75 ERA so far this season across seven starts.
