Yusei Kikuchi - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Strikes out seven in loss Kikuchi (1-7) allowed three runs on six hits, a walk and a hit batsman while striking out seven over five innings to take the loss Sunday versus the Mariners.

Impact Kikuchi allowed two runs or fewer in four of seven starts after coming back from shoulder inflammation in late August. He allowed 18 runs (17 earned) over 36.2 innings in that span. The 35-year-old southpaw ends the season at a 4.92 ERA, 1.54 WHIP and 67:30 K:BB through 67.2 innings over 14 starts. He has one more year on his contract, so he could be a trade candidate moving forward.

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Bounces back in no-decision Kikuchi allowed two runs on seven hits and a walk while striking out two over 5.1 innings in a no-decision versus the Athletics on Tuesday.

Impact Kikuchi had failed to complete five frames in his previous two outings, but he got back over that threshold this time. He was in line for the win when he exited, but the Angels' bullpen was unable to protect the lead. Through 62.2 innings over 13 starts, Kikuchi has a 4.88 ERA, 1.55 WHIP and 60:29 K:BB. He is tentatively lined up for one more start on the road in Seattle over the weekend.

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Athletics rally with 2 homers in 8th to complete comeback in 9-7 win over Angels

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The Los Angeles Angels hit the road against the Athletics looking to break a three-game road slide

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SEPTEMBER 20 • Associated Press

Kikuchi taking important steps in final starts of injury-plagued season ANAHEIM -- It’s no great secret that 2026 has not gone how Yusei Kikuchi imagined it. The 35-year-old southpaw landed on the injured list on...

SEPTEMBER 17 • MLB.COM

Struggles against Mariners Kikuchi (1-6) allowed five runs (four earned) on five hits and five walks while striking out four over 4.1 innings to take the loss Wednesday versus the Mariners.

Impact The five walks were a season high for Kikuchi, who has issued 12 free passes over his last 14.1 innings. He has at least kept the ball in the yard in that span, but the Mariners were able to pick him apart with singles and walks in Wednesday's game. For the season, Kikuchi is at a 5.02 ERA, 1.55 WHIP and 58:28 K:BB through 57.1 innings over 12 starts. The southpaw is projected to make his next start on the road versus the Athletics.

SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Raleigh and Naylor carry the Mariners past the Angels, 7-2

Cal Raleigh had two hits and three RBIs, Josh Naylor had two hits and two RBIs and the Seattle Mariners kept their slim playoff hopes alive with a 7-2 victory over the Los Angeles...

SEPTEMBER 17 • Associated Press

Mariners head into matchup against the Angels on losing streak

The Seattle Mariners look to end their three-game losing streak with a victory against the Los Angeles Angels

SEPTEMBER 16 • Associated Press

Inefficient in no-decision Friday Kikuchi didn't factor into the decision in Friday's 4-3 loss to the Nationals, allowing one run on three hits and four walks over four innings. He struck out five.

Impact The lefty needed 88 pitches (54 strikes) to record 12 outs as Kikuchi failed to last at least five innings for the first time in four starts since returning from shoulder inflammation. After a bumpy outing against the Rangers on Aug. 23, Kikuchi's been stingier, posting a 1.59 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 17:8 K:BB over his last 17 innings and three trips to the mound. He'll look to tighten things up in his next start, which is scheduled to come at home next week against the Mariners.

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Angels visit the Nationals to start 3-game series

The Washington Nationals host the Los Angeles Angels to start a three-game series

SEPTEMBER 11 • Associated Press

Goes six scoreless in first win Kikuchi (1-5) earned the win against the Pirates on Saturday, allowing five hits and three walks while striking out six over six scoreless innings.

Impact Kikuchi earned his first win since Sept. 24, 2025, throwing 58 of 89 pitches for strikes with 14 whiffs. The veteran southpaw has now logged two straight quality starts and owns a 3.50 ERA with a 16:5 K:BB over three outings since returning from the injured list Aug. 23. He'll carry a 4.96 ERA, 1.47 WHIP and 49:19 K:BB across 49 innings this season into a road matchup with the Nationals next weekend.

SEPTEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Yusei Kikuchi pitches 6 scoreless innings to lead Angels to a 6-1 win over the Pirates

Yusei Kikuchi pitched six scoreless innings and earned his first win of the season as the Los Angeles Angels beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-1 on Saturday night

SEPTEMBER 6 • Associated Press

Lasts seven innings in fifth loss Kikuchi (0-5) took the loss Sunday, allowing two runs on six hits and a walk over seven innings against the Phillies. He struck out six.

Impact Kikuchi's only mistakes were solo homers in the third and seventh innings, as a quiet afternoon from the Angels offense saddled the southpaw with the loss. In two starts since returning from a nearly four-month stint on the injured list due to left shoulder inflammation, the 35-year-old has allowed seven runs over 12 innings while posting a 10:2 K:BB. Kikuchi will take an overall 5.65 ERA, 1.49 WHIP and 43:16 K:BB over 43 innings (nine starts) into his next outing, lined up for next weekend against the Pirates.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Wheeler throws 6 strong innings, Sosa hits go-ahead homer in Phillies' 5-2 win over Angels

Zack Wheeler allowed one run in six innings as the Philadelphia Phillies completed a three-game sweep with a 5-2 win over the Los Angeles Angels

AUGUST 30 • Associated Press

Anchor or Trade Chip? Why Yusei Kikuchi's Finish Matters Yusei Kikuchi will take the mound today for just the second time since he was activated following a shoulder injury. His first start did not...

AUGUST 30 • SI.COM

Angels head into matchup against the Phillies on losing streak

The Los Angeles Angels aim to end a six-game losing streak when they take on the Philadelphia Phillies

AUGUST 30 • Associated Press

Should the Angels Trade Yusei Kikuchi This Offseason? After spending two months on the injured list due to shoulder inflammation, Yusei Kikuchi returned to the mound in Texas yesterday. Brought...

AUGUST 28 • SI.COM

Struggles in return Kikuchi (0-4) took the loss Sunday against the Rangers, allowing five runs on seven hits and one walk while striking out four over five innings.

Impact Making his first start since April 29 after a lengthy absence due to shoulder inflammation, Kikuchi picked up where his early-season struggles left off. The left-hander surrendered home runs to Ezequiel Duran and Elias Diaz and allowed five earned runs for the third time in eight major-league starts this season. Kikuchi posted a 5.81 ERA and 1.58 WHIP across seven outings before landing on the injured list and was hit hard during his rehab assignment, allowing 22 earned runs over 12.2 innings. He'll look for better results in his next scheduled start Sunday against the Phillies.

AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE

Durán and Díaz homers, Quantrill's 6 scoreless innings help Rangers beat Angels 5-3

Ezequiel Durán and Elias Díaz hit solo homers, Cal Quantrill worked six scoreless innings and the Texas Rangers beat the Los Angeles Angels 5-3 on Sunday

AUGUST 23 • Associated Press

Activated for Sunday's start The Angels reinstated Kikuchi (shoulder) from the 60-day injured list to start Sunday's game against the Rangers.

Impact The left-hander has been sidelined since late April due to shoulder inflammation, and he's been deemed ready to rejoin the Halos' rotation after four minor-league rehab starts. Kikuchi scuffled to a 5.81 ERA and 1.58 WHIP in seven outings prior to the injury, and he certainly didn't look his best during the rehab stint with 22 earned runs allows over 12.2 frames.

AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE

Angels receive great Yusei Kikuchi news before Rangers game | Sporting News Kikuchi has missed several months due to an injury.

AUGUST 23 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Rangers and Angels play in series rubber match

The Texas Rangers and Los Angeles Angels meet on Sunday with the winner claiming the three-game series