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Angels Put Kikuchi on IL, Add Reliever Saucedo

5/4/2026

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The Angels placed Yusei Kikuchi on the 15-day injured list Sunday for inflammation.
He missed his start vs. Chicago White Sox, had an MRI Friday, and was 0-3 with a 5.81 ERA in seven starts after adjusting his arm slot.
The Angels purchased Tayler Saucedo’s contract from Triple-A Salt Lake, where he posted a 5-2 record with a 4.36 ERA over 148 relief appearances for the Blue Jays and Mariners.

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The Angels placed Yusei Kikuchi on the 15-day injured list Sunday for inflammation.
He missed his start vs. Chicago White Sox, had an MRI Friday, and was 0-3 with a 5.81 ERA in seven starts after adjusting his arm slot.
The Angels purchased Tayler Saucedo’s contract from Triple-A Salt Lake, where he posted a 5-2 record with a 4.36 ERA over 148 relief appearances for the Blue Jays and Mariners.