Maeda (16-10) allowed three runs on three hits and a walk with five strikeouts over four innings Tuesday against the Padres.
Maeda only threw 60 pitches, as the Dodgers are trying to take it easy on their starting staff with the National League West crown already sewn up. This start was moved up for Maeda so he could pitch Sunday if need be, but it isn't looking like they'll need him for the season finale, so it wouldn't be surprising if his regular season is over. If so, he'll finish with a nifty 3.28 ERA and a 176:48 K:BB in 173 innings in his rookie season.