Angels' Yusei Kikuchi Ready for MLB Return Despite Poor Rehab Stats
Los Angeles Angels pitcher Yusei Kikuchi is ready to return to MLB despite his poor performance in recent rehab starts.
Angels' southpaw Yusei Kikuchi is nearing the end of his three-month long rehab stint with the team. Despite his recent performance, which included giving up seven runs in the first inning and a total of eight runs on seven hits and two walks, Kikuchi is ready to return to Major League Baseball. The Angels may still schedule another rehab start for the pitcher before he re-enters the big leagues.
Kikuchi, an eight-season veteran with the Angels, expressed satisfaction with his performance, saying he wanted to throw his heaters and get to the fifth inning. His MLB experience, according to Angels manager Kurt Suzuki, will help him perform better once he returns to the big leagues. Suzuki emphasized that the most important thing was Kikuchi's physical strength during his rehab starts.
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