Angels Sign Yusei Kikuchi to 3-Year, $63 Million Deal

The 33-year-old left-hander joins Los Angeles after a strong finish with the Astros, marking the Angels' biggest free-agent move this offseason.

Yusei Kikuchi agreed to a three-year, $63 million contract with the Los Angeles Angels, pending a physical, making him the team's most significant acquisition this offseason.
The 33-year-old pitcher had a standout second half in 2024 with the Houston Astros, posting a 2.70 ERA in 10 starts after being traded from the Toronto Blue Jays in July.
Kikuchi's deal is the largest free-agent contract for an Angels starting pitcher since 2011, as the team aims to rebuild following a 99-loss season.
He joins a revamped Angels rotation alongside Kyle Hendricks, Tyler Anderson, Reid Detmers, and José Soriano, with Kikuchi likely to be the Opening Day starter.
The Angels have been one of the most active teams this offseason, also acquiring Jorge Soler, Travis d'Arnaud, and Kevin Newman in an effort to end their 10-year playoff drought.