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Kenta Maeda cut by Tigers to clear roster spot for reliever Tyler Owens

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Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Kenta Maeda (18) delivers against the Minnesota Twins during the eighth inning of a baseball game Sunday, April 13, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Matt Krohn)

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MIKE DIGIOVANNA

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ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Kenta Maeda was cut by the Detroit Tigers on Thursday to open a spot in the bullpen for hard-throwing prospect Tyler Owens.

Maeda was designated for assignment after compiling a 7.88 ERA over seven relief appearances in the second season of a $24 million, two-year contract.