Maeda struck out one in a two-out save against the Rockies on Friday.

Maeda and Ryan Madson figure to be top candidates to close games during the Dodgers' weekend series against Colorado, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.

Maeda (8-8) was the pitcher of record in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Diamondbacks after striking out two in a perfect eighth inning.

Manager Dave Roberts stated there's a good chance Maeda will be called upon for the ninth inning in a save situation Friday against the Mariners, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

Maeda was charged with a loss after giving up a run on three hits while striking out one over an inning against the Giants on Tuesday.

Maeda will move to the bullpen, Pedro Moura of The Athletic Los Angeles reports.

Maeda will likely transition to a role in the bullpen following Friday's start against Colorado, Andy McCullough of The Los Angeles Times reports.

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Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Kenta Maeda could be moved to the bullpen after his start against the Rockies on Friday with closer Kenley Jansen out for a month with an irregular heartbeat. The Dodgers could use Maeda in the ninth inning to share save chances with reliever Scott Alexander. Maeda has been solid as a starter for fantasy owners, going 7-7 with a 3.73 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 123 K's in 103 2/3 innings, and he should be owned in all formats. A move to the bullpen, however, would hurt most of his value, although he could still be useful to fantasy owners if he sees some save chances. With Hyun-Jin Ryu (groin) returning soon, the Dodgers will have some shuffling to do with their rotation.

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Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Kenta Maeda delivered his third straight subpar start in Saturday's 14-0 loss to the Astros. Maeda allowed five runs on six hits (including a home run) and two walks with four strikeouts in 5 1/3 innings. He has not pitched well in his last three starts, posting a 6.88 ERA in 17 IP. Things won't get easier for Maeda, as he is slated to face the Rockies in Colorado in his next start, a start that fantasy owners may consider sitting him for.

Maeda (7-7) served up five runs on six hits (one home run) and two walks while striking out four over 5.1 innings and taking the loss against the Astros on Saturday.

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Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Kenta Maeda turned in a poor start in Monday's 5-2 loss to the Brewers. Maeda surrendered four runs on seven hits (including a home run) and three walks with four strikeouts in just 4 2/3 innings. Despite the bad start, he still has solid numbers on the season, posting a 7-6 record with a 3.48 ERA and a 1.24 WHIP. Maeda will face a tough matchup in his next start Saturday against the Astros.

Maeda (7-6) took the loss Monday after giving up four runs on seven hits and three walks while striking out four over 4.2 innings against the Brewers.

Maeda faced two hitters in relief and picked up the win Sunday in the Dodgers' 5-3 win over the Angels. He hit a batter and struck out another to strand the bases loaded in the top of the seventh inning.

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The Los Angeles Dodgers have activated starting pitcher Kenta Maeda off of paternity leave. He did not miss his turn in the rotation and is expected to start on Wednesday. Maeda has looked solid in 2018, pitching to a 5-5 record with a 3.24 ERA and a 98/31 K/BB ratio. He's safe to use in both season-long and daily leagues on Wednesday.

Maeda was activated from the paternity list Tuesday.

Maeda was placed on the paternity list Saturday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic Los Angeles reports.

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The Los Angeles Dodgers have placed starting pitcher Kenta Maeda on Paternity Leave. He did throw on Friday, so there's a solid chance he doesn't end up missing his next turn in the rotation. Maeda has had a strong 2018, pitching to a 5-5 record with a 3.24 ERA and a 98/31 K/BB ratio over 15 starts. He'll be a strong play whenever he's on the mound.

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Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Kenta Maeda turned in yet another solid start on Friday against the Angels. Maeda pitched 5 2/3 innings, allowing one run on three hits and two walks with nine strikeouts. He left with the lead but took a no-decision as Kenley Jansen blew the game in the ninth inning. Maeda has been a solid fantasy rotation piece this season and has posted a career-low ERA (3.24) and a career-high strikeout rate (10.93 K/9) to this point. He will look to keep things rolling in a favorable matchup at the Padres on Wednesday.

Maeda (5-5) lost to the Rockies on Saturday despite throwing seven innings. He allowed three runs (two earned) on five hits and two walks while striking out nine.

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Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Kenta Maeda took his fifth loss of the season on Saturday against the Rockies, allowing three runs (two earned) on five hits (including a solo home run) and two walks with nine strikeouts in seven innings. Maeda unfortunately only received one run of offensive support, as Rockies' German Marquez dominated the Dodgers. Maeda is now 5-5 on the season with a 3.36 ERA. He will look to continue his success against a decent Angels matchup Friday.

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Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Kenta Maeda shut the Cubs down in Monday's 2-1 win. Maeda allowed no runs on just three hits and a walk with nine strikeouts over seven innings. He is now 5-4 with a 3.44 ERA and a 1.31 WHIP over 68 innings. He has been reliable for fantasy owners to this point and it seems that he can be trusted in most matchups, including his next start Saturday at home against the Rockies.

Maeda (5-4) tossed seven shutout innings and allowed just three hits and a walk with nine strikeouts to earn his fifth victory Monday against the Cubs.

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Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Kenta Maeda didn't make it far in Tuesday's first game of a doubleheader against the Cubs. Maeda pitched only 3 2/3 innings, allowing three runs on five hits and five walks with two strikeouts. He now has a 3.84 ERA in 61 innings pitched. He will look to rebound Sunday in a favorable matchup against the Mets.

Maeda did not factor in the decision after allowing three runs on five hits over 3.2 innings during the win over the Cubs in Game 1 of Tuesday's doubleheader. He had two strikeouts and issued five walks.

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Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Kenta Maeda turned in an encouraging performance on Wednesday against the Rangers in his return from the 10-day DL with a hip strain. Maeda allowed two runs on five hits and three walks with a strikeout over five innings. The 30-year-old has pitched well this season, posting a 3.61 ERA with 69 strikeouts and 21 walks in 57 1/3 innings pitched. Maeda is slated to face a tough Cubs team in his next start on Monday.

Maeda allowed two runs on five hits and three walks with one strikeout over five innings in a no-decision Wednesday against Texas.

Maeda (hip) was activated from the 10-day disabled list and will start Wednesday against the Rangers.

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Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Kenta Maeda (hip) has been activated from the 10-day disabled list and will start on Wednesday. Daniel Corcino has been optioned to Triple-A to make room for Maeda on the active roster. Maeda has been out since late May, but will be on the mound against the Rangers on Wednesday. He should be owned in all leagues after the way he's pitched this season. Feel free to run him out in your lineups in his return Wednesday night, although he may be a bit limited from a pitch-count perspective.

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The Los Angeles Dodgers currently have a full pitching rotation on the disabled list, but Kenta Maeda will return from the 10-day disabled list on Wednesday due to a right hip strain. In 11 games this season, Maeda is 4-4 with a 3.61 ERA. Feel confident in starting the Dodgers starting pitcher on Wednesday against the Rangers, although he's a little more risky than normal, as he might be limited a bit from a pitch-count perspective.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts confirmed that Maeda (hip) would be activated from the 10-day disabled list to start Wednesday's game against the Rangers, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

Maeda (hip) feels ready to start Wednesday's game against the Rangers, Pedro Moura of The Athletic Los Angeles reports.

Maeda (hip) will start Wednesday against the Rangers if his Sunday bullpen session goes well, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

Maeda (hip) could return from the disabled list following Sunday's bullpen session, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.

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Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Kenta Maeda (hip) threw an "aggressive" bullpen session on Friday afternoon, according to Alanna Rizzo of SportsNet LA. He was completely pain-free and had strong command of all his pitches. Right now, the plan is for him to throw a lighter bullpen session on Sunday and re-evaluate from there. If all goes well, Maeda could be activated off the disabled list in the middle of next week. He hasn't pitched since May 29, when he was pulled after just 1 2/3 innings when his hip starting bothering him. He has a 3.61 ERA and a 11.69 K/9 ratio over 52 1/3 innings so far this season.

Maeda (hip) is aiming to return from the disabled list sometime next week, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.

Maeda (hip) isn't listed among the Dodgers' probable starting pitchers for the team's weekend series against the Braves, Eric Stephen of TrueBlueLA.com reports.

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According to Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts, starting pitcher Kenta Maeda (hip) is progressing well through the injury that recently sent him to the disabled list. He has been throwing off a mound, and Roberts said that it was "possible" Maeda would return by next Tuesday or Wednesday. He then added that it's also "not likely." The best bet, assuming no further setbacks, is that Maeda could be activated late next week. It will be a welcome return for fantasy owners, as the righty has been very good this year, especially when it comes to strikeout numbers.

Maeda (hip) figures to be the first of the Dodgers' five starters on the disabled list to return to the big-league rotation, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

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Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that starting pitcher Kenta Maeda (hip) will remain in Arizona to receive treatment while the team travels to Denver this weekend. He was placed on the 10-day disabled list on Wednesday but won't even try to resume training until next Saturday. Maeda will rejoin the team on Monday in Pittsburgh but isn't eligible to come off the DL until next weekend.

Maeda (hip) was placed on the 10-day disabled list Wednesday.

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Los Angeles Dodgers starter Kenta Maeda has been placed on the 10-day disabled list with a hip/groin strain that manager Dave Roberts called "benign." Roberts does not know how long Maeda will be out yet. The 30-year-old is enjoying a solid season with a 3.61 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 68 strikeouts in 52 1/3 innings this season. The expectation is that only one start will be missed, but Maeda will not be rushed back. Keep him stashed everywhere. There is no official word on who will start in Maeda's place, but pitching prospect Dennis Santana, who was recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City in a corresponding move, is the most likely option. He's pitched well at OKC and Double-A Tulsa this year and could make a start this Saturday at Colorado if he's not used in relief before then. That wouldn't be the most enticing from a streamer perspective, but Santana could have short-term value in deeper leagues if he makes a few starts, depending on the matchups.

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One day after leaving the game in the second inning, it appears Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Kenta Maeda's (hip) early exit was more than just a precaution. The 27-year-old pitcher is headed for an MRI on his sore hip on Thursday, and Dodgers manager Dave Roberts admitted to the media that it's a "potential DL situation." The Dodgers are reportedly calling up pitching prospect Dennis Santana, their No. 9 prospect, who was probably slated for long relief but could possibly end up starting if Maeda ends up having a serious injury.

Maeda (hip) is scheduled to undergo an MRI on Wednesday, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

Maeda left Tuesday's game against the Phillies after 1.2 innings with an apparent injury, Pedro Moura of The Athletic Los Angeles reports.

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Los Angeles Dodgers starter Kenta Maeda was pulled from Tuesday night's game against the Phillies in just the second inning after he had only pitched 1 2/3 innings through 38 pitches. Even those watching the game didn't seem to know what was immediately wrong, so we'll have to wait for an official update. He was shown waving the trainers off, but manager Dave Roberts apparently overruled the Japanese starter and pulled him anyway. The 27-year-old has been above-average so far, posting a 3.38 ERA and a 1.204 WHIP. His strikeout numbers are what really shine at 66 K's through just 50 2/3 innings pitched, good for an 11.7 K/9.

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Los Angeles Dodgers starter Kenta Maeda shut out the Rockies on Wednesday over 6 2/3 innings. He allowed only two hits all night, struck out 12 and walked four. It was the second shutout in a row for him since changing his delivery and could portend a possible breakout. See if his owner isn't so confident in his newfound success and grab him while you can. He'll be good in leagues that count both wins and quality starts.

Maeda (4-3) fired 6.2 scoreless innings Wednesday, allowing two hits while walking four and striking out a season-high 12 while picking up the win over the Rockies.

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Los Angeles Dodgers starter Kenta Maeda credits a mechanical adjustment for his complete dominance of the Miami Marlins on Thursday. By slowing down his delivery, Maeda produced his strongest start of the season, allowing just two hits in eight innings with eight strikeouts and no walks. His slider was definitely working and only Derek Dietrich's double went for extra bases all day. This was only the third time this season that a Dodgers starter went for eight innings and it was a nice to see Maeda bounce back after getting tagged for five runs by Cincinnati in just 4 2/3 innings last week. He'll next face the Rockies at home on Tuesday.

Maeda (3-3) picked up the win Thursday against the Marlins, allowing just two hits across eight scoreless innings while striking out eight and walking none.

Maeda is scheduled to start Saturday against the Padres in Monterrey, Mexico, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.