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?

The Los Angeles Angels and free-agent pitcher Yusei Kikuchi agreed to a three-year, $63 million contract. Sources told MLB.com, ESPN and The Athletic about the agreement Monday. Kikuchi, 33, split last season with the Toronto Blue Jays and Houston Astros.

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With the Angels’ recent signing of left-hander Yusei Kikuchi to a three-year deal now officially announced, GM Perry Minasian spoke on Wednesday to reporters about the club’s 2025 rotation and their plans for the rest of the winter.