Yusei Kikuchi Begins Rehab Stint Thursday

Yusei Kikuchi is set to take the next step in his recovery from a shoulder injury. He will begin a minor-league rehab appearance with Single-A Rancho Cucamonga on Thursday. This outing serves as a critical evaluation point for Kikuchi as he works toward returning to the Los Angeles Angels' pitching staff. The team will monitor his progress closely following the appearance to determine the next phase of his return-to-play timeline.