Yusei Kikuchi has signed a lucrative three-year contract with the Los Angeles Angels worth $63 million, which includes unique perks such as five round-trip plane tickets to Japan each year. This deal highlights the importance of negotiations beyond just salary, as Kikuchi also ensures support for his trainer and interpreter.

The Angels are actively bolstering their roster, having recently acquired Kikuchi along with Jorge Soler, Scott Kingery, Kyle Hendricks, and Travis d'Arnaud, aiming to improve after a last-place finish in the American League West.