Kikuchi Struggles in Rehab Start, Allows 7 Runs in First Inning
The Angels lefty gave up 6 hits and walked 2 in a rough 32-pitch outing, raising questions about his readiness to return to the majors.
Yusei Kikuchi made a rehab start with Single-A Rancho Cucamonga as he works his way back from an injury. The outing was disastrous: he allowed seven runs on six hits with two walks in just the first inning, throwing 32 pitches total. The poor performance suggests Kikuchi is not close to rejoining the Angels rotation. His MLB return timeline remains uncertain following this setback.
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