Kenta Maeda could become the eighth Japanese-born player to appear in a regular-season game for the Dodgers if he signs a multi-year contract as expected. The others:
Hideo Nomo (1995-98, 2002-04) Osaka
The Dodgers scoured the United States to stockpile left-handed pitchers this offseason.
To acquire their first right-hander, they might cross an ocean.
Multiple reports Thursday indicated the Dodgers have agreed to terms with pitcher Kenta Maeda. The Japanese right-hander was posted in December by the Hiroshima Carp, with a deadline of Jan. 8 to sign a contract.
Club officials have not commented on the reports.