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Dodgers Preview 2017: The Pitching Rotation

By Evan Lovett

Oct 19, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Julio Urias throws against the Chicago Cubs in the third inning during game four of the 2016 NLCS playoff baseball series at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 19, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Julio Urias throws against the Chicago Cubs in the third inning during game four of the 2016 NLCS playoff baseball series at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 4, 2017; Mesa, AZ, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Kenta Maeda (18) on the mound during a spring training game against the Chicago Cubs at Sloan Park. Mandatory Credit: Allan Henry-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 4, 2017; Mesa, AZ, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Kenta Maeda (18) on the mound during a spring training game against the Chicago Cubs at Sloan Park. Mandatory Credit: Allan Henry-USA TODAY Sports /

Slow & Steady Wins The Race

Though Maeda received a contract much less than his perceived market value, his reliability belied expectations as he chalked up 175 2/3 innings in 2016.

He slots perfectly as a number three starter on this staff, as he is the only right-handed pitcher amongst the projected rotation, and his 16 wins and 3.48 ERA match up favorably with nearly every number three in the league.

His arsenal includes a fastball, slider, curve and circle change, and he posted a 1.14 WHIP on the season.

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