Details of Dodgers-Twins Kenta Maeda Trade Finalized Sunday Night

After days of uncertainty, the Twins finally agreed to terms on a trade for Kenta Maeda.
After days of uncertainty, the Twins finally agreed to terms on a trade for Kenta Maeda. / Harry How/Getty Images

Less than a week ago, the Boston Red Sox agreed to terms on sending Mookie Betts to the Los Angeles Dodgers in a three-team trade with the Minnesota Twins. Adding themselves to the mix, the Twins were originally set to gain pitcher Kenta Maeda from Hollywood. However, the trade was in flux all week due to apprehension from the Red Sox.

That is no longer the case on Sunday, as the trade is now back on, but not as a true three-way deal. Minnesota obtained Maeda and $10 million in exchange for pitching prospect Brusdar Graterol, a 2020 Comp. B draft pick (67th overall selection), and a "lower-tier prospect." Graterol will not be going to Boston, however.

That lower-tier prospect? Triple-A slugger Alex Raley, who seems too talented to be a throw-in here.

Kenta Maeda Contract Details

Maeda was already set to earn an annual base salary of $3 million through 2023, but can potentially earn up to $9.5 million in incentives per year. So, the $10 million from the Dodgers will pay for the majority of the base salary on his contract.

Not a bad deal for the Twins.

In the original trade, the Twins were set to move Graterol to the Red Sox. Yet, a day after the trade, Boston suffered from a case of buyer's remorse and began backtracking on the acquisition, citing that Graterol was projected to be a reliever and not a starter. Meanwhile, every fan and their grandmother knew that prior to his medical examination.

Now, the Twins finally get their guy in Maeda. The team spent big bucks on free agent slugger Josh Donaldson, but missed out on free agent pitchers like Madison Bumgarner and Hyun-Jin Ryu.

Despite that, they got a quality arm in Maeda to put in their starting rotation. Last season with the Dodgers, Maeda posted a 4.04 ERA and 1.07 WHIP, sporting a 10-8 record.

It took a bit of patience, but Maeda can finally call Minnesota home.