The Detroit Tigers have dominated in their 2025 campaign, and their 19-12 start that leads the American League is their best in franchise history. As Detroit cl

Although the Tigers checked off the playoff box last year, they did so despite Maeda’s disappointing campaign. If the current Tigers team—one aspiring for its first pennant since 2012—makes it back to the Fall Classic, it’ll almost certainly be without Maeda on the mound.

Signed to a two-year, $24 million contract on Nov. 28, 2023, Maeda struggled through 17 starts in 2024 before being sent to the bullpen.