Maeda (hamstring) is set to pitch a simulated game Monday, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.
Maeda was placed on the disabled list last week with a tight hamstring after tossing 8.1 innings of two-run ball against the Pirates. While the Dodgers haven't indicated when Maeda may be able to come off the DL, that could happen relatively quickly if all goes well Monday. With Rich Hill (finger) and Brandon McCarthy (shoulder) set to come off the disabled list this week, the Dodgers shouldn't need to recall anyone from Triple-A Oklahoma City to take Maeda's place in the rotation. The team's rotation depth may also mean Maeda gets held back a little longer than expected to ensure he's fully healed.