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Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Kenta Maeda (18) delivers during the third inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox, Monday, April 10, 2023, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Twins’ Maeda leaves after hit by 111 mph line drive on ankle

Associated Press

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Kenta Maeda (18) warms up in the bullpen before a spring training baseball game against the Boston Red Sox Sunday, March 14, 2021, in Fort Myers, Fla.. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Twins’ Kenta Maeda ‘never even dreamed of’ opening-day start

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

FILE - Minnesota Twins pitcher Kenta Maeda of Japan throws against the Houston Astros in the first inning of an American League playoff baseball game in Minneapolis, in this Tuesday, Sept 29, 2020, file photo. Maeda's first season in Minnesota, albeit abbreviated by the pandemic, was a runaway success. The Japanese right-hander who has averaged 120 innings over the past four years, will have his durability tested in 2021. (AP Photo/Jim Mone, File)

After solid Twins debut, Maeda aims to finish even stronger

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

Minnesota Twins pitcher Kenta Maeda throws to a Detroit Tigers batter during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Twins assume first in AL Central with 7-6 win against Tigers

By BRIAN HALL - Associated Press

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Kenta Maeda works in the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the Boston Red Sox Monday, Feb. 24, 2020, in Fort Myers, Fla. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Maeda gives up leadoff HR in 1st start for Twins, settles in

By MAUREEN MULLEN - Associated Press

Minnesota Twins pitcher Kenta Maeda watches during spring training baseball practice on Thursday., Feb. 13, 2020 in Fort Myers, Fla. The Minnesota Twins welcome Kenta Maeda to their rotation, after a held-up trade was finally completed with the Los Angeles Dodgers. (Carlos Gonzalez/Star Tribune via AP)

Maeda questions whether Astros’ sign stealing hurt Darvish

By KEN POWTAK - Associated Press

Minnesota Twins pitcher Kenta Maeda watches during spring training baseball practice on Thursday., Feb. 13, 2020 in Fort Myers, Fla. The Minnesota Twins welcome Kenta Maeda to their rotation, after a held-up trade was finally completed with the Los Angeles Dodgers. (Carlos Gonzalez/Star Tribune via AP)

Kenta Maeda joins Twins rotation after week in limbo

Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 6, 2019, file photo, then-Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Kenta Maeda throws to a Washington Nationals batter during the eighth inning in Game 3 of a baseball National League Division Series in Washington. The Minnesota Twins welcome Kenta Maeda to their rotation, after a held-up trade was finally completed with the Los Angeles Dodgers. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)

Dodgers pay Maeda $1M trade bonus as part of trade to Twins

By RONALD BLUM - Associated Press

In this Aug. 10, 2019, file photo, Boston Red Sox's Mookie Betts hits an RBI-double during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels in Boston. Betts has agreed to a $27 million contract with the Red Sox. It is the largest one-year salary for an arbitration-eligible player. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, File) **FILE**

Mookie Betts deal divvied up into two swaps between Dodgers, Twins, Red Sox

By Dave Campbell - Associated Press

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Kenta Maeda, of Japan, throws to the plate during the first inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Saturday, Aug. 10, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Maeda allows only 3 hits in 7 innings; Dodgers beat Arizona

By JOE REEDY - Associated Press

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu, of South Korea, throws during the first inning of the team's baseball game against the Miami Marlins on Friday, July 19, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Ryu strong again as Dodgers get past Marlins 2-1

By DOUG PADILLA - Associated Press

San Diego Padres' Hunter Renfroe watches his solo home run next to Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Russell Martin during the seventh inning of a baseball game Saturday, July 6, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Renfroe, Margot power Padres past Dodgers 3-1

By DOUG PADILLA - Associated Press

Videographer Jim Hucks, left, tries to keep up with Los Angeles Dodgers left fielder Joc Pederson, center, and center fielder Enrique Hernandez as they race after a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies, Sunday, June 30, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Dodgers rebound in 10-5 win over Rockies for series split

By DENNIS GEORGATOS - Associated Press

Los Angeles Angels' Shohei Ohtani watches his solo home run next to Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Austin Barnes during the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, June 11, 2019, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Ohtani, Bour lead Angels to 5-3 win, series sweep of Dodgers

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Arizona Diamondbacks' Eduardo Escobar rounds the bases after hitting a walk-off home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers during a baseball game Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2018, in Phoenix. The Diamondbacks won 4-3. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Escobar’s homer lifts D-Backs over Dodgers, tightens NL West

By JOHN MARSHALL - Associated Press

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Kenley Jansen (74) celebrates with catcher Yasmani Grandal after defeating the San Diego Padres in a baseball game Wednesday, July 11, 2018, in San Diego. The Dodgers won 4-2. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

Maeda stymies Padres as Dodgers win 4-2, move closer in West

By JAY PARIS - Associated Press

Los Angeles Dodgers' Yasiel Puig watches his solo home run in front of Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez during the sixth inning of a baseball game, Friday, July 7, 2017, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Utley notches 1,000th RBI in Dodgers’ 4-1 win over Royals

By BETH HARRIS - Associated Press

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Kenta Maeda, left, watches a two-run home run by Pittsburgh Pirates' Francisco Cervelli during the ninth inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, May 10, 2017, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Dodgers pitcher Kenta Maeda on DL with sore hamstring

Associated Press

Los Angeles Dodgers' Kenta Maeda swings at a pitch during the third inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Friday, April 28, 2017, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Maeda strong over 7 innings, Dodgers beat Phillies 5-3

By TOM CONNOLLY - Associated Press

Chicago Cubs' Jason Heyward warms up before Game 3 of the National League baseball championship series against the Los Angeles Dodgers Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2016, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Dodgers save Kershaw for Game 6, and now they’ll need him

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press