Kikuchi Rehab Start Goes Poorly, Return Timeline Pushed Back
The Angels lefty struggled in his Single-A rehab appearance, and the team is considering another rehab outing before activating him.
Yusei Kikuchi made a rehab start at the Single-A level but did not perform well enough to convince the Angels he is ready to return. The team is now weighing whether an additional rehab outing is necessary before he rejoins the major league roster. His return to the Angels rotation will be delayed beyond initial expectations. This development extends uncertainty around the Angels starting pitching depth.
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