Maeda will pitch in a minor league game Friday, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.
The Dodgers continue to monitor and often minimize Maeda's spring work to keep him fresh for his second full MLB season. The Japanese import wore down at the end of last year yet still ended up with a sparkling line that included a 3.48 ERA, 9.2 K/9 and 2.6 BB/9. Even with his risks, the 28-year-old remains worthy of sitting near the top of many fantasy rotations.