Yusei Kikuchi Exits Game Early Due to Shoulder Tightness
Angels' Kikuchi exits early with shoulder tightnes...
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Los Angeles Angels pitcher Yusei Kikuchi left Wednesday's game against the Chicago White Sox after two scoreless innings due to left shoulder tightness. Kikuchi, who has struggled this season, was replaced by Mitch Farris, recently called up from Triple-A Salt Lake.
- 01Yusei Kikuchi left the game with shoulder tightness after two scoreless innings.
- 02He was replaced by Mitch Farris, who was called up from Triple-A Salt Lake.
- 03Kikuchi has struggled this season with a 0-3 record and a 6.21 ERA.
- 04The Angels signed Kikuchi to a three-year, $63 million contract before the 2025 season.
- 05Kikuchi has a career record of 48-61 with a 4.51 ERA in Major League Baseball.
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In a recent game against the Chicago White Sox, Los Angeles Angels pitcher Yusei Kikuchi exited early due to left shoulder tightness after completing two scoreless innings. Kikuchi, who has had a challenging season with a record of 0-3 and a 6.21 ERA over six starts, was replaced by Mitch Farris, a left-hander recently called up from Triple-A Salt Lake. The Angels had signed Kikuchi to a three-year, $63 million contract prior to the 2025 season. Throughout his MLB career, Kikuchi has maintained a record of 48-61 with a 4.51 ERA after transitioning from Japan. To accommodate Farris on the roster, the Angels designated veteran pitcher Joey Lucchesi for assignment.
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Kikuchi's injury could affect the Angels' pitching rotation and overall performance in the ongoing season.
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