The Los Angeles Angels have secured left-hander Yusei Kikuchi with a lucrative three-year deal worth $63 million. This contract elevates his total MLB earnings to $142 million over nine seasons.

Kikuchi, a former All-Star with the Seattle Mariners, had a mixed performance in 2023, finishing with a 9-10 record and a 4.05 ERA. His time with the Houston Astros was notably strong, boasting a 2.70 ERA in 10 starts.

As the Angels aim to improve after a disappointing season, Kikuchi will join a revamped pitching rotation alongside other notable players.

Yusei Kikuchi has signed a three-year, $63 million contract with the Los Angeles Angels, marking a significant addition to their pitching rotation. The 33-year-old left-hander, an All-Star in 2021, had a mixed season with a 4.05 ERA over 32 starts for Toronto and Houston.

With this new deal, Kikuchi's total Major League earnings rise to $142 million over nine seasons. The Angels, coming off a franchise-worst season, are actively bolstering their roster as they aim to break a playoff drought that has lasted since 2014.

Yusei Kikuchi has signed a three-year contract worth $63 million with the Los Angeles Angels, marking a significant addition to their pitching rotation. The deal, contingent on a successful physical, will see Kikuchi earn $21 million annually, bringing his total MLB earnings to $142 million over nine seasons.

The left-hander had a solid season with the Houston Astros, posting a 5-1 record and a 2.70 ERA in 10 starts. Despite a challenging past season for the Angels, who finished with a franchise-worst record, they are actively seeking to improve their roster this offseason.

Yusei Kikuchi has finalized a three-year, $63 million contract with the Los Angeles Angels, marking a significant addition to their roster. The left-hander's deal, contingent on a successful physical, will see him earn $21 million annually, bringing his total MLB earnings to $142 million over nine seasons.

Previously an All-Star with Seattle, Kikuchi had a mixed performance in 2023, posting a 4.05 ERA with a 9-10 record across 32 starts for Toronto and Houston. His recent stint with the Astros was notably impressive, with a 2.70 ERA in 10 starts.

The Angels, who have struggled in recent seasons, are making aggressive moves this offseason, hoping to improve their fortunes after a franchise-worst record last year.

The Chicago Cubs are not alone in needing roster improvements this offseason, as several National League teams, particularly the New York Mets, are expected to pursue top free agents.

Owner Steve Cohen is determined to build a competitive team, which could lead to the Cubs trading pitcher Jameson Taillon to New York. While there was interest in Taillon during the trade deadline, the Cubs remain undecided on their strategy.

Brandon Scott suggests Taillon as a potential trade candidate for the Mets, who may also seek mid-tier starters. Trading Taillon could help the Cubs financially, but finding a suitable deal with the Mets poses challenges.