Kikuchi Rehab Start Goes Poorly, Angels Return Date Still TBD
The Angels lefty completed a Single-A rehab outing but did not impress, leaving his MLB activation timeline uncertain.
Yusei Kikuchi made a rehab appearance at the Single-A level as he works back from an injury, but the outing did not go well. The Angels have confirmed his next start will be at the MLB level rather than another rehab assignment. However, the club has not set a specific date for his return to the active roster. His readiness and effectiveness remain in question heading into the activation decision.
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