Yusei Kikuchi projection

Yusei Kikuchi (LHP, LAA) projects to strike out 24.1% of batters, walk or hit 8.9% and allow home runs to 3.10%, working about 5.0 innings per start.

2026 season: 12 starts, 62.7 innings, 60 strikeouts, 30 walks + HBP, 7 home runs.

2025 Statcast: xwOBA allowed 0.327, CSW 25.372%.