Angels' Yusei Kikuchi Ready for MLB Return Despite Poor Rehab Stats
By Sam Garcia0ShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.Los Angeles Angels southpaw Yusei Kikuchi is nearing the end of his three-month long stint on the injured list. He completed what was supposed to be his final rehab start for Single-A Rancho Cucamonga on Saturday, but his poor performance could make the Angels schedule him for another rehab start before he returns to MLB.Kikuchi gave up seven runs in just the first inning. He went on to allow eight total runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out eight batters.
- ▪By Sam Garcia0ShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.Los Angeles Angels southpaw Yusei Kikuchi is nearing the end
- ▪He completed what was supposed to be his final rehab start for Single-A Rancho Cucamonga on Saturday, but his poor performance could make the Angels schedule him for another rehab start before he returns to MLB.Kikuchi gave up seven runs in
- ▪He went on to allow eight total runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out eight batters.
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By Sam Garcia0ShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.Los Angeles Angels southpaw Yusei Kikuchi is nearing the end of his three-month long stint on the injured list. He completed what was supposed to be his final rehab start for Single-A Rancho Cucamonga on Saturday, but his poor performance could make the Angels schedule him for another rehab start before he returns to MLB.Kikuchi gave up seven runs in just the first inning. He went on to allow eight total runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out eight batters. Although his recent stats are not ideal for a two-time All-Star, Kikuchi said he is ready to come back.
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