Yusei Kikuchi

Yusei Kikuchi recently began his throwing program and has progressed to playing catch.

Fantasy Impact

Kikuchi has been sidelined since May 3 due to left shoulder inflammation. He will continue progressing through his throwing program, but fantasy managers should not expect him to return until after the All-Star break.

The Angels transferred Yusei Kikuchi to the 60-day injured list.

Fantasy Impact

The move opens up a spot on the 40-man roster for the Angels. Kikuchi remains hopeful to resume throwing soon.

Yusei Kikuchi said he hopes to start his throwing program soon to return sometime in the early part of the second half.

Fantasy Impact

Kikuchi said surgery wasn’t something he considered or an option with his shoulder. He called it inflammation that he is dealing with.

Yusei Kikuchi will be shut down for the next 3 to 4 weeks due to left shoulder inflammation, according to Angels' manager Kurt Suzuki.

Fantasy Impact

Kikuchi was placed on the injured list last week with shoulder inflammation, and he will now go without throwing for at least the next month. Suzuki hopes the lefthander can build back up to being a starter this season, but the team will learn more once he begins throwing again.

Former Los Angeles Times writer, Mike DiGiovanna reported that sources have told him Yusei Kikuchi (shoulder) is “gonna be out for several months, if not the whole season.”

Fantasy Impact

Kikuchi was placed on the injured list last week with shoulder inflammation. There will be an official update provided on a timetable to return when available.