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Angels Place LHP Yusei Kikuchi (Shoulder) on IL, Select Tayler Saucedo
The Angels said Kikuchi has shoulder inflammation after an MRI, and Saucedo will make his team debut after being called up from Triple-A Salt Lake.
- The Los Angeles Angels sidelined left-hander Yusei Kikuchi on the 15-day injured list Sunday due to shoulder inflammation, promoting Tayler Saucedo from Triple-A Salt Lake to fill the roster spot.
- Kikuchi was removed from his Wednesday start against the Chicago White Sox after throwing one warmup pitch before the third inning, prompting an MRI on his left shoulder this past Friday.
- An All-Star for the second time last season, the Japan native has struggled this year in seven starts with a 5.81 ERA while adjusting his delivery arm slot.
- Saucedo is set to make his Angels debut after appearing in relief for Salt Lake, where he posted a 4.36 ERA over 148 relief appearances.
- General Manager Perry Minasian said the team is "waiting to see how it progresses" with Kikuchi, noting further evaluation will determine next steps before the series finale against the New York Mets.
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Angels place lefty Yusei Kikuchi on injured list with shoulder inflammation
The Los Angeles placed left-hander Yusei Kikuchi on the 15-day injured list Sunday with shoulder inflammation and purchased the contract of left-hander Tayler Saucedo from Triple-A Salt Lake.
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Angels Place Yusei Kikuchi on 15-Day Injured List Due to Inflammation
The Angels have placed left-hander Yusei Kikuchi on the 15-day injured list due to left shoulder inflammation, retroactive to April 30. Kikuchi's struggles during his past start, where he showed reduced velocity, prompted concern about his health. He joins multiple teammates on the injured list, and Tayler Saucedo has been called up from Triple-A to fill his roster spot. Kikuchi's disappointing 2026 season features a 5.81 ERA and injury issues t…
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