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.