ESPN.com · Jan 1, 2016
Reports: Japan's Maeda, Dodgers agree to deal
The Los Angeles Dodgers have agreed to terms on a deal with Japanese pitcher Kenta Maeda, according to multiple reports.
The 27-year-old right-hander is a two-time winner of the Sawamura Award, which is given to Japan's top pitcher. He was posted by the Hiroshima Carp on Dec. 4.
Under the posting system, MLB teams could earn the right to negotiate with Maeda for 30 days by agreeing to pay Hiroshima a maximum fee of $20 million. The fee is in addition to whatever salary the Dodgers might pay Maeda.