Angels starters ranked near the bottom of MLB in strikeouts last season, which is one of the reasons they feel that Kikuchi will be an important upgrade. GM Perry Minasian says they could still

Kikuchi joins a projected rotation that includes left-handers Tyler Anderson and Reid Detmers and right-handers José Soriano and Kyle Hendricks, who left the Chicago Cubs as a free agent and agreed to a $2.5 million, one-year contract.

Though his contract covers his age 34-36 seasons and his MLB track record is only ordinary, Kikuchi has a well above average four-seamer and dominated in the second half.

The Angels signed veteran left-handed pitcher Yusei Kikuchi to a three-year contract on Monday. Read more about the deal at MLB Trade Rumors.

Angels reportedly near deal for 33-year-old left-hander, who had a 4.75 ERA last season with the Toronto Blue Jays and then a 2.70 ERA after a trade to the Houston Astros. It would be the

Jonathan India and Joey Wiemer were traded to the Royals for Brady Singer. India could be a viable middle infielder in Fantasy. Also, Yusei Kikuchi signed with the Angels! Will he maintain his gains with the Astros?

After posting a 4.05 ERA across 32 starts in 2024, Yusei Kikuchi signs with the Angels on a three-year, $63 million contract

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Yusei Kikuchi agreed to a three-year, $63 million contract with the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device.

The Los Angeles Angels are rebuilding from the worst season in franchise history, and they think Yusei Kikuchi will be a solid piece of their new foundation. The veteran left-hander and the Angels finalized a $63 million,