Maeda threw three perfect innings Thursday, striking out four in an exhibition win over the Angels.
The 28-year-old made his last start in the minors so that the club could manage his pitch count and keep him fresh for the start of the season. Maeda helped that cause Friday, needing just 29 pitches to no-hit the Angels through three frames. The righty is lined up to start the club's third game of the season against the Padres, a favorable matchup that should get his season off on the right foot.