Yankees Snatch Kenta Maeda After Cubs Release: Could This Be a Game-Changer?

Yankees Snatch Kenta Maeda After Cubs Release: Could This Be a Game-Changer?

Maeda had signed with the Chicago Cubs and was pitching for their Triple-A Iowa affiliate. But he was released by the Cubs this past weekend, according to MLB.com. In 12 starts with Iowa, Maeda registered a 6.12 ERA with 45 strikeouts in 57 1/3 innings.

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Signing Maeda comes after the Yankees released veteran Marcus Stroman last week after he posted a 6.23 ERA in nine starts. The team added relievers David Bednar, Camilo Doval and Jake Bird (along with to utilityman José Caballero) before Thursday’s MLB trade deadline, but did not acquire a starting pitcher.

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