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How the Angels Roster Moves Reshape the Pitching Staff after Yusei Kikuchi's Injury

Los Angeles Angels On SI·Jeff Joiner·26 days ago
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Heading into the season an injury to Yusei Kikuchi seemed to be one the Angels could not easily absorb. The Japanese veteran was expected to be the leader of a young Angels rotation and one of their few reliable sources of quality innings. The Angels announced last night that Kikuchi will be sidelined for multiple weeks as he deals with a shoulder issue and the Angels rotation is now lacking an obvious starter. With a hole in the rotation and a bullpen that has been an absolute disaster, the Angels made a series of roster moves that reshape the pitching staff. Here is how they will impact the Angels roster. Kirby Yates will be the closer. Yates was activated from the injured list prior to today's game. He has yet to pitch in the regular season and posted pedestrian results in the Cactus League. As a veteran who was assured of a big league roster spot his Spring Training results mattered less than his preparation.…

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