KENTA MAEDA
#18 - P
Tommy John surgery, 60-day injured list
NEWS
Thu, Sep 28, 2023

12:48 PM - Kenta Maeda (MIN) is not scheduled for another start this season, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

Wed, Sep 20, 2023

7:48 AM - Kenta Maeda (MIN) (6-7) earned the win Tuesday, allowing one hit and one walk over five scoreless innings in a 7-0 win over the Reds. He struck out eight.

Fri, Sep 15, 2023

3:33 AM - Kenta Maeda (MIN) (5-7) earned the win over the White Sox on Thursday, allowing two runs on four hits and one walk while striking out eight batters over seven innings.

Sun, Sep 10, 2023

9:33 AM - Kenta Maeda (MIN) (4-7) earned the win Saturday, allowing two runs on five hits and one walk over 5.1 innings against the Mets while striking out two.

Thu, Aug 24, 2023

7:17 AM - Kenta Maeda (MIN) did not factor into the decision Wednesday, allowing three runs on four hits and two walks over five innings against the Brewers while striking out six.

Thu, Aug 17, 2023

7:14 AM - Kenta Maeda (MIN) did not factor into the decision Wednesday, allowing three runs on seven hits and one walk over four innings against the Tigers. He struck out six.

Thu, Aug 10, 2023

5:05 PM - Kenta Maeda (MIN) (3-7) took the loss Thursday, allowing one run on three hits and one walk over six innings in a 3-0 loss to the Tigers. He struck out four.

Mon, Jul 31, 2023

8:13 AM - Kenta Maeda (MIN) (2-6) was hit with the loss Sunday against the Royals after allowing two runs on four hits and two walks while striking out seven in five innings.

Sat, Jul 15, 2023

5:42 AM - Kenta Maeda (MIN) did not factor into the decision Friday, allowing three runs on four hits and four walks over three innings against the Athletics. He struck out six.

Wed, Jul 05, 2023

3:38 AM - Kenta Maeda (MIN) (2-5) picked up the win in Tuesday's 9-3 victory over the Royals, giving up two runs (one earned) on three hits and a walk over seven innings. He struck out nine.

Wed, Jun 28, 2023

8:01 PM - Kenta Maeda (MIN) (1-5) took the loss Wednesday, allowing two runs on five hits and two walks over five innings against Atlanta. He struck out four.

Fri, Jun 23, 2023

10:13 AM - Kenta Maeda (MIN) (triceps) was activated from the 15-day injured list prior to his start Friday against the Tigers.

Wed, Jun 21, 2023

5:20 PM - Kenta Maeda (MIN) (triceps) will start Friday against the Tigers, Bobby Nightengale of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Mon, Jun 19, 2023

5:29 PM - Kenta Maeda (MIN) manager Rocco Baldelli said Monday that Maeda (triceps) "likely will pitch for us in the big leagues by the end of the week," Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.

Tue, Jun 13, 2023

6:18 PM - Kenta Maeda (MIN) (triceps) is slated to make another rehab start Friday with Triple-A St. Paul, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

Fri, May 26, 2023

6:52 PM - Kenta Maeda (MIN) (triceps) is set to begin a minor-league rehab assignment Tuesday with Triple-A St. Paul, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

Tue, May 23, 2023

6:36 PM - Kenta Maeda (MIN) (biceps) threw another successful bullpen session Tuesday, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

Sat, Apr 29, 2023

10:06 AM - Kenta Maeda (MIN) was placed on the 15-day injured list Saturday with a right triceps strain.

Fri, Apr 28, 2023

2:51 PM - Kenta Maeda (MIN) will be shut down for 3-7 days after being diagnosed with a right triceps strain, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

Thu, Apr 27, 2023

5:38 PM - Kenta Maeda (MIN) manager Rocco Baldelli said Thursday that Maeda (elbow) will likely be placed on the injured list, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.

Wed, Apr 26, 2023

4:26 PM - Kenta Maeda (MIN) manager Rocco Baldelli said Wednesday that Maeda will undergo an MRI on his right elbow, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.

2:19 PM - Kenta Maeda (MIN) left Wednesday's start against the Yankees in the fourth inning with an apparent back injury, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports. He was charged with 10 earned runs on 11 hits with two walks and two strikeouts before his exit.

Mon, Apr 24, 2023

5:14 PM - Kenta Maeda (MIN) (ankle) will make his start against the Yankees on Wednesday after throwing a successful bullpen session Monday, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

Sun, Apr 23, 2023

2:30 PM - Kenta Maeda (MIN) (ankle) is listed as the Twins' probable starter Wednesday against the Yankees, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.

9:27 AM - Kenta Maeda (MIN) (ankle) is expected to throw a bullpen session Monday, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.

Fri, Apr 21, 2023

5:38 PM - Kenta Maeda (MIN) manager Rocco Baldelli said Friday that Maeda (ankle) could avoid spending time on the injured list, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.

Thu, Apr 20, 2023

4:43 PM - Kenta Maeda (MIN) turned up negative on Maeda's left ankle after he was struck by a comebacker Thursday, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

2:15 PM - Kenta Maeda (MIN) was removed from Thursday's start against the Red Sox after being struck on the left ankle by a comebacker, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

Tue, Apr 18, 2023

4:42 PM - Kenta Maeda (MIN) (arm) is set to start for the Twins on Thursday against Boston, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

Sun, Apr 09, 2023

3:30 PM - Kenta Maeda (MIN) (arm) is listed as the Twins' probable starting pitcher for Monday's game against the White Sox at Target Field.

Sat, Mar 25, 2023

10:59 AM - Kenta Maeda (MIN) gave up two runs on three hits and three walks with five strikeouts in Friday's spring training win over the Yankees. He lowered his spring ERA to 4.91 and has a 14:10 K:BB in 14.2 innings.

Thu, Mar 23, 2023

11:56 AM - Kenta Maeda (MIN) (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 March 19 and has a 6.23 ERA this spring with a 8:7 K:BB ratio in 8.2 innings.

Sat, Feb 25, 2023

6:15 PM - Kenta Maeda (MIN) (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 to come back scoreless," told MLB.com.

Thu, Feb 23, 2023

3:04 PM - Kenta Maeda (MIN) (elbow) will make his Grapefruit League debut Saturday versus the Rays, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.

Thu, Feb 16, 2023

2:07 PM - Kenta Maeda (MIN) (elbow) threw about 40 pitches Thursday in his first bullpen session of the spring, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

Sat, Jan 28, 2023

5:56 PM - Kenta Maeda (MIN) (elbow) will have no restrictions during spring training, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

Mon, Aug 29, 2022

7:42 PM - Kenta Maeda (MIN) (elbow) is making progress in his recovery but isn't expected to pitch down the stretch of the 2022 regular season, Phil Miller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Mon, Aug 22, 2022

8:28 PM - Kenta Maeda (MIN) (elbow) is expected to face hitters in live batting practice sessions beginning next Monday, MLB.com reports.

Sat, Aug 13, 2022

10:26 PM - Kenta Maeda (MIN) (elbow) threw a 30-pitch bullpen session Friday and will throw another bullpen session on Aug. 15, MLB.com reports.

Wed, Jul 13, 2022

2:25 PM - Kenta Maeda (MIN) (elbow) said Wednesday that he's hopeful to resume facing hitters in August and added that he will "most likely" work out of the bullpen if he's reinstated from the 60-day injured list this season, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

9:49 AM - Kenta Maeda (MIN) threw his 10th bullpen session Tuesday, tossing 30 fastballs, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Wed, Jun 08, 2022

4:47 PM - Kenta Maeda (MIN) (elbow) said Wednesday that he hopes to resume mound work in 2-to-3 weeks, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

Fri, Apr 29, 2022

6:30 PM - Kenta Maeda (MIN) (elbow) is throwing from 90 feet, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

Sat, Mar 19, 2022

8:43 PM - Kenta Maeda (MIN) (elbow) has moved to the 60-day IL as he recovers from Tommy John surgery, reports Phil Miller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune

Sun, Mar 13, 2022

8:52 PM - Kenta Maeda (MIN) (elbow) said Sunday that he began a throwing program earlier this month and is currently playing catch off flat ground from 30 feet, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

Thu, Jan 27, 2022

4:00 PM - Kenta Maeda (MIN) (elbow) told The Tokyo Mainichi on Jan. 7 that he's realistically targeting a return to action in the final month of the 2022 season. "Even if I can return, it will be around September. It's not a zero percent chance," said.

Wed, Sep 01, 2021

5:28 PM - Kenta Maeda (MIN) underwent Tommy John surgery Wednesday that included an internal brace that could help him return in 9 to 12 months, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

3:20 PM - Kenta Maeda (MIN) Twins transferred Maeda (forearm) from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Wednesday, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Fri, Aug 27, 2021

8:48 PM - Kenta Maeda (MIN) (forearm) will undergo season-ending surgery Wednesday, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

Tue, Aug 24, 2021

11:58 AM - Kenta Maeda (MIN) was sent for a second opinion on his forearm injury Tuesday, with the Twins concerned about potential UCL issues, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports.

Mon, Aug 23, 2021

5:37 PM - Kenta Maeda (MIN) was placed on the injured list with right forearm tightness Monday, Brandon Warne of Access Twins reports.

Sat, Aug 21, 2021

4:50 PM - Kenta Maeda (MIN) (forearm) will undergo additional testing, Phil Miller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

3:52 PM - Kenta Maeda (MIN) was removed from Saturday's game against the Yankees with right forearm tightness, Phil Miller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Sun, Aug 15, 2021

12:01 AM - Kenta Maeda (MIN) (6-4) allowed three hits and one walk with four strikeouts through six innings of shutout ball, picking up the win in Saturday's 12-0 victory over the Rays.

Sun, Aug 08, 2021

9:05 PM - Kenta Maeda (MIN) (5-4) allowed three runs on six hits and three walks over five innings Sunday, striking out five and earning a win against Houston.

Wed, Aug 04, 2021

7:26 AM - Kenta Maeda (MIN) didn't factor into the decision in Tuesday's 7-5 win over the Reds, giving up five runs on seven hits -- including three home runs -- and a walk over five innings. He struck out nine.

Fri, Jul 23, 2021

12:26 PM - Kenta Maeda (MIN) (4-4) was tagged with the loss Thursday against the Angels after allowing three runs on seven hits while fanning six across seven innings.

Sun, Jul 18, 2021

9:09 AM - Kenta Maeda (MIN) allowed three runs on three hits and a walk while striking out eight over five innings in the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Tigers. He did not factor into the decision.

Fri, Jul 16, 2021

12:43 PM - Kenta Maeda (MIN) won't pitch in Game 2 of Friday's doubleheader against the Tigers since it was postponed due to inclement weather, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

Fri, Jul 09, 2021

11:35 PM - Kenta Maeda (MIN) yielded two hits and two walks over five scoreless innings in Friday's win over Detroit. He struck out seven and did not factor in the decision.

Sun, Jul 04, 2021

8:34 PM - Kenta Maeda (MIN) (4-3) allowed two hits and a walk over six shutout innings Sunday, striking out 10 and earning a win over Kansas City.

Wed, Jun 30, 2021

7:08 AM - Kenta Maeda (MIN) (3-3) took the loss Tuesday as the Twins fell 7-6 to the White Sox, coughing up seven runs on eight hits and five walks over 4.2 innings. He struck out four.

Mon, Jun 28, 2021

5:06 PM - Kenta Maeda (MIN) won't start as scheduled Monday against the White Sox since the game was postponed due to rain.

Sat, Jun 26, 2021

3:11 PM - Kenta Maeda (MIN) won't start Saturday against Cleveland, as the game has been postponed due to rain, but will pitch Monday against the White Sox instead, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

Sun, Jun 20, 2021

11:50 PM - Kenta Maeda (MIN) (3-2) allowed two runs on five hits and a walk with four strikeouts in 5.1 innings, earning the win over Texas on Sunday.

Tue, Jun 15, 2021

9:19 AM - Kenta Maeda (MIN) allowed one run on three hits and three walks while striking out seven over four innings Monday against the Mariners in his first start back from the injured list. He did not factor into the decision.

Mon, Jun 14, 2021

7:48 PM - Kenta Maeda (MIN) (arm) was activated from the 10-day injured list and will start Monday against the Mariners, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

Fri, Jun 11, 2021

5:40 PM - Kenta Maeda (MIN) Rocco Baldelli said Friday that Maeda (arm) will be activated to start Monday's game against the Mariners, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

Thu, Jun 10, 2021

3:58 PM - Kenta Maeda (MIN) (arm) worked four innings of one-run ball in his rehab start Wednesday for Triple-A St. Paul, permitting one hit and one walk while striking out five.

Tue, Jun 08, 2021

7:30 PM - Kenta Maeda (MIN) (arm/groin) is scheduled to throw 50-55 pitches during his rehab start with Triple-A St. Paul on Wednesday, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Mon, Jun 07, 2021

4:22 PM - Kenta Maeda (MIN) (arm/groin) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A St. Paul on Wednesday.

Sun, Jun 06, 2021

5:35 PM - Kenta Maeda (MIN) (arm) completed a 35-pitch bullpen session Sunday, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

Fri, Jun 04, 2021

7:27 PM - Kenta Maeda (MIN) (arm/groin) successfully completed a 20-pitch bullpen session Friday and is slated to throw another bullpen Sunday, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.comreports.

6:15 PM - Kenta Maeda (MIN) (arm/groin) will throw a bullpen prior to Friday's game against Kansas City and is expected to throw another bullpen before the Twins decide his next step, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

Wed, Jun 02, 2021

3:13 PM - Kenta Maeda (MIN) (arm/groin) completed a long-toss session Tuesday and could throw a bullpen session in Kansas City this weekend, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

Sun, May 30, 2021

3:27 PM - Kenta Maeda (MIN) has recovered from the right groin strain that landed him on the injured list, but he won't resume throwing until general soreness in his right arm subsides, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

Sat, May 29, 2021

5:52 PM - Kenta Maeda (MIN) (groin) may miss more than originally expected, as his bullpen session Friday indicated that he was progressing slower than the Twins hoped, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

Tue, May 25, 2021

12:47 PM - Kenta Maeda (MIN) (groin) may end up spending more than the minimum 10 days on the injured list as the Twins look to ensure he's 100 percent healthy before activating him, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

Sun, May 23, 2021

11:43 AM - Kenta Maeda (MIN) Twins placed Maeda (groin) on the 10-day injured list Sunday, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Sat, May 22, 2021

8:32 PM - Kenta Maeda (MIN) was pulled after five innings Saturday against Cleveland after tightness in his groin worsened, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports. He didn't factor in the decision after giving up three runs on three hits with six strikeouts and one walk.

Thu, May 20, 2021

10:35 PM - Kenta Maeda (MIN) (groin) will start Saturday against Cleveland, Phil Miller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Wed, May 19, 2021

11:50 AM - Kenta Maeda (MIN) Rocco Baldelli suggested Wednesday that Maeda (groin) would be ready to make a start during the Twins' upcoming three-game weekend series in Cleveland, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Mon, May 17, 2021

7:18 PM - Kenta Maeda (MIN) (groin) will throw Tuesday as the Twins try to determine whether or not he'll be able to make his next scheduled start against Cleveland on Friday, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

Sun, May 16, 2021

6:50 PM - Kenta Maeda (MIN) is receiving treatment after he experienced minor groin tightness in Sunday's loss to the Athletics, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

Sun, May 09, 2021

12:50 PM - Kenta Maeda (MIN) and the Twins won't face the Tigers on Sunday after the game was postponed due to rainy weather in Detroit, Megan Ryan of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Mon, May 03, 2021

11:28 PM - Kenta Maeda (MIN) (2-2) earned the win after allowing two runs and two walks while striking out eight over 5.1 scoreless innings Monday against Texas.

Tue, Apr 27, 2021

11:18 PM - Kenta Maeda (MIN) (1-2) took the loss Tuesday at Cleveland after giving up five runs on eight hits with three strikeouts and zero walks over 5.2 innings.

Wed, Apr 21, 2021

10:40 PM - Kenta Maeda (MIN) didn't factor into the decision in Wednesday's 13-12 extra-inning loss to the A's, coughing up seven runs on eight hits -- including three home runs -- over three innings. He struck out one without walking a batter.

Wed, Apr 14, 2021

9:18 PM - Kenta Maeda (MIN) (1-1) gave up three runs (one earned) on seven hits and two walks while fanning five across 4.1 innings in the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Red Sox. He was tagged with the loss.

Wed, Apr 07, 2021

7:04 PM - Kenta Maeda (MIN) (1-0) earned the win Wednesday at Detroit after allowing two runs on seven hits with six strikeouts and one walk over six innings.

Sun, Mar 14, 2021

3:56 PM - Kenta Maeda (MIN) Rocco Baldelli named Maeda the starter for Opening Day against the Brewers on April 1, Phil Miller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Thu, Mar 04, 2021

11:28 PM - Kenta Maeda (MIN) threw two scoreless innings with three strikeouts in his spring debut in Thursday's loss to Tampa Bay. worked on his curveball, which he hopes to use more this season. "I don't think the curveball's going to be my payoff pitch with two strikes, but concentrating on the command, I'd like it to be a pitch that I can control to get strikes consistently," told MLB.com.

Tue, Sep 29, 2020

11:28 PM - Kenta Maeda (MIN) allowed two hits and three walks over five scoreless innings in a no-decision against the Astros in the first game of the Wild Card Series. He struck out five.

Wed, Sep 23, 2020

11:29 PM - Kenta Maeda (MIN) (6-1) earned the win Wednesday against the Tigers. He allowed three runs on four hits while fanning nine across six innings.

Thu, Sep 17, 2020

9:25 PM - Kenta Maeda (MIN) allowed two runs on five hits and struck out eight over five innings Thursday night against the White Sox. He didn't factor into the decision.

Sun, Sep 06, 2020

9:47 AM - Kenta Maeda (MIN) didn't factor into the decision in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Tigers, giving up three runs on two hits and a walk over six-plus innings. He struck out eight.

Sat, Aug 29, 2020

11:42 AM - Kenta Maeda (MIN) scheduled start was pushed back to Sunday, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

Mon, Aug 24, 2020

11:09 PM - Kenta Maeda (MIN) (4-0) allowed one run on five hits and a walk across five innings Monday, striking out seven and earning the win over Cleveland.

Fri, Aug 21, 2020

6:19 PM - Kenta Maeda (MIN) will next start Monday in Cleveland rather than Sunday in Kansas City as previously scheduled, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Wed, Aug 12, 2020

10:51 PM - Kenta Maeda (MIN) (3-0) earned the win Wednesday versus the Brewers, allowing two runs on five hits and a walk and striking out five in 6.2 innings.

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