Maeda is lined up to start Game 1 of the NLCS if the Dodgers win their series against the Nationals, Andy McCullough of the Los Angeles Times
Despite struggling in Game 3 of Los Angeles' NLDS matchup with the Nationals, allowing four earned runs over 3.0 innings, Maeda will still have the opportunity to start against the Cubs should the Dodgers advance to the next round. However, given the win-or-go-home stakes of Thursday's game, manager Dave Roberts could use Maeda if necessary against the Nationals. If Maeda does pitch Thursday, Los Angeles would have to adjust its rotation accordingly if it does indeed make it to the NLCS.