Yusei Kikuchi, Angels and The Astros

Yusei Kikuchi Sends Message to Angels Fans After Big Signing
The Los Angeles Angels officially signed starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi to a three-year, $69 million deal on Wednesday. The deal is the largest the Angels have
Yusei Kikuchi is signing with Angels. What that means for Astros rotation and free agency plans
The Astros gave up three prospects at trade deadline for Yusei Kikuchi and he went 5-1 but is leaving in free agency.
MLB Free Agency Rumors: Yusei Kikuchi Lands $63M Angels Contract After Astros Stint
Free-agent starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi signed a three-year contract worth $63 million with the Los Angeles Angels on Monday, according to Jon Heyman of
3 Yusei Kikuchi replacements not named Justin Verlander Astros can't afford to miss
The Houston Astros need to go ace shopping after losing Yusei Kikuchi to the Los Angeles Angels in free agency. Here are a few viable replacements.
Yusei Kikuchi to sign with Angels: Veteran southpaw agrees to three-year, $63 million deal, per report
Veteran left-handed starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi has agreed to terms with the Angels on a three-year, $63 million free-agent contract, reports the New York Post. Kickuchi, 33, is coming off a 2024 season in which he logged a 4.
Left-hander Yusei Kikuchi and the LA Angels finalize a $63 million, 3-year contract
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.
Angels’ Signing Of Yusei Kikuchi Brings Both Upside And Risk
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.
Aggressive Angels land LHP Yusei Kikuchi on $63M pact
Left-hander Yusei Kikuchi agreed to a three-year, $63 million deal with the Los Angeles Angels, according to multiple reports Monday.
Breaking down the Yusei Kikuchi deal from all sides
We finally have our first major free agent deal of the offseason. After a slow first few weeks of free agency, news broke on Monday morning that the Angels had agreed to a three-year, $63 million contract with left-hander Yusei Kikuchi.
Angels GM addresses team's rotation after signing Yusei Kikuchi
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.
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Yusei Kikuchi’s free agent landing spot proves Blue Jays won trade with the Astros
The Toronto Blue Jays appear to be clear winners now in their 2024 deadline trade with the Houston Astros after Yusei Kikuchi ...
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Angels sign LHP Yusei Kikuchi
The Angels today agreed to a three-year, $63 million contract ($21 million annually) with LHP Yusei Kikuchi. Kikuchi, 33, set career highs in 2024 in innings pitched (175.2), strikeouts (206) and WHIP ...
Jonathan India Traded to the Royals & Yusei Kikuchi to the Angels!
Jonathan India and Joey Wiemer were traded to the Royals for Brady Singer. India could be a viable middle infielder in ...
Astros rotation betrayal leaves them with an obvious option for next move
The Los Angeles Angels have signed former Houston Astros starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi, which leaves them with an obvious ...
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Free agent Kikuchi leaving Astros to join division rival, AP reports
HOUSTON — Left-hander Yusei Kikuchi and the Los Angeles Angels have agreed to a ... Kikuchi was 5-1 with a 2.70 ERA in ...
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Astros Target $136M Braves Pitcher as Kikuchi’s Successor
The Atlanta Braves find themselves in a challenging position this offseason. After a 2024 campaign that didn’t meet ...
It sure sounds like Dana Brown is to blame for Astros losing Yusei Kikuchi
MLB.com's Brian McTaggart basically confirmed as much after news of the deal broke, writing that "Kikuchi would have filled ...