Pitcher Maddux rejoins Dodgers from the Padres

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - All-Star pitcher Greg Maddux returned to the Los Angeles Dodgers from the San Diego Padres Tuesday in exchange for two minor league players to be named later or cash considerations.

The 42-year-old, who notched the 350th win of his major league career earlier this season, helped the Dodgers earn a wild card berth in 2006.

"It's very rare that you get the opportunity to add a pitcher like Greg even one time, let alone twice," Dodgers general manager Ned Colletti said in a statement.

"He's one of the greatest pitchers of all time and we've already seen what he can add to a team both on the field and in the clubhouse."

A four-time Cy Young Award winner and eight-time All-Star, Maddux became the ninth major league pitcher to reach 350 career victories when the Padres beat the Colorado Rockies 3-2 in May.

He is now on 353, one win behind Roger Clemens on the all-time list.

Cy Young, who began with the now defunct Cleveland Spiders of the National League in 1890 and who also hurled for Boston of the American League among other clubs, tops the chart with 511 career victories.

Last season, Maddux earned a record 17th Gold Glove and set a major league record by posting at least 13 wins for the 20th consecutive season.

The right-hander enjoyed his best seasons with the Atlanta Braves and Chicago Cubs, helping the Braves win the World Series championship in 1995.

In his 2006 campaign with the Dodgers, he went 6-3 with a 3.30 ERA in 12 starts on his way to a 12th postseason appearance.

Maddux was 6-9 with a 3.99 ERA in 26 starts for San Diego this season.

(Editing by Rex Gowar)