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Yusei Kikuchi
Houston Astros
Pitcher
2024 Projected Value: $4
2024 Actual Value: $4 Difference: $0
Based on 10-team AL-only league

Player Stats Daily Log

Year	W	L	Sv	Hold	IP	H	BB	SO	ER	ERA	WHIP	Rate
2024 proj	9	7	0	0	144.0	138	54	159	68	4.26	1.330	25.1
2024	9	9	0	0	163.7	158	42	189	78	4.29	1.222	37.6
2023	11	6	0	0	167.7	165	48	181	72	3.86	1.270	47.5
2022	6	7	1	0	100.7	93	58	124	58	5.19	1.500	3.2
2021	7	9	0	0	157.0	145	62	163	77	4.41	1.318	22.9
2020	2	4	0	0	47.0	41	20	47	27	5.17	1.298	1.1
2019	6	11	0	0	161.7	195	50	116	98	5.46	1.515	-18.6

Player News

Date	News
9/14/24	Yusei Kikuchi, Yordan Alvarez lead Astros past Angels 5-3 for Houston's 5,000th victory. Yusei Kikuchi pitched seven innings of three-hit ball in another sharp start, and Yordan Alvarez homered and drove in two runs in the Houston Astros ' 5,000th victory, 5-3 over the Los Angeles Angels on Friday night. Kikuchi (9-9) overcame early trouble and struck out six Angels while keeping the Astros unbeaten in all of his starts since joining Houston in a trade with Toronto. Houston gave up three prospects for Kikuchi, who is grateful to general manager Dana Brown for believing in him. Source: https://www.ktre.com/2024/09/14/yusei-kikuchi-yord...
9/14/24	Yusei Kikuchi, Yordan Alvarez lead Astros past Angels 5-3 for Houston's 5,000th victory. The Houston Astros earned the 5,000th victory in franchise history with a 5-3 win over the Los Angeles Angels. Yusei Kikuchi pitched seven innings of three-hit ball, and Yordan Alvarez homered and drove in two runs. Alex Bregman hit an early two-run homer and Alvarez added his 33rd in the ninth inning for the first-place Astros, who have won two straight after a three-game skid. Mickey Moniak homered for the Angels, who have lost five of six. Kikuchi overcame early trouble and struck out six Angels while keeping the Astros unbeaten in all of his starts since joining Houston. Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/yusei-kikuchi...
9/13/24	Yusei Kikuchi, facing Angels, aims to stay perfect with Astros. With a loss Wednesday night, the Los Angeles Angels ensured they would finish the season in a familiar spot. With a win Thursday afternoon, the Houston Astros inched closer to their annual destination. The Astros will look to maintain their 4 1/2-game lead in the American League West on Friday when they face the Angels in the opener of a three-game series in Anaheim, Calif. Yusei Kikuchi (8-9, 4.31 ERA) is slated to start for the Astros against fellow left-hander Samuel Aldegheri (1-1, 2.45). The Angels were off Thursday after falling to the host Minnesota Twins 6-4 in the decisive game of a three-game series Wednesday night. The Astros avoided being swept in a three-game set Thursday afternoon Source: https://kelofm.com/2024/09/13/yusei-kikuchi-facing...
9/13/24	Yusei Kikuchi, facing Angels, aims to stay perfect with Astros. With a loss Wednesday night, the Los Angeles Angels ensured they would finish the season in a familiar spot. With a win Thursday afternoon, the Houston Astros inched closer to their annual destination. The Astros will look to maintain their 4 1/2-game lead in the American League West on Friday when they face the Angels in the opener of a three-game series in Anaheim, Calif. Yusei Kikuchi (8-9, 4.31 ERA) is slated to start for the Astros against fellow left-hander Samuel Aldegheri (1-1, 2.45). Source: https://www.reuters.com/sports/baseball/yusei-kiku...
9/13/24	Astros aim to stop 3-game road skid, play the Angels. Houston Astros (78-68, first in the AL West) vs. Los Angeles Angels (60-86, fifth in the AL West) Anaheim, California; Friday, 9:38 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Astros: Yusei Kikuchi (8-9, 4.31 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, 183 strikeouts); Angels: Samuel Aldegheri (1-1, 2.45 ERA, 1.27 WHIP, 10 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK : LINE Astros -207, Angels +172; over/under is 8 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Houston Astros will aim to end a three-game road losing streak when they face the Los Angeles Angels. Los Angeles is 60-86 overall and 30-42 in home games. The Angels have a 37-21 record in games when they have more hits than their opponents. Houston has a 78-68 record overall and a 36-36 record in road games. The Source: https://www.galvnews.com/news_ap/sports/astros-aim...
9/07/24	Meet the Japanese media covering Yusei Kikuchi's Houston rise. Japanese fans are starting to see more coverage of the Astros after Kikuchi's trade. Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/astros/article/astros...
9/07/24	Astros vs. Diamondbacks: Betting Preview for Sept. 7. Astros vs. Diamondbacks: Betting Preview for Sept. 7 Published 4:28 am Saturday, September 7, 2024 By Data Skrive The Houston Astros (76-65) and the Arizona Diamondbacks (79-63) will match up on Saturday, Sept. 7 at Minute Maid Park, with Yusei Kikuchi getting the ball for the Astros and Eduardo Rodriguez toeing the rubber for the Diamondbacks. The first pitch will be thrown at 4:10 p.m. ET. At +140, the Diamondbacks are listed as the moneyline underdogs in this game against the Astros, who are -165. The total for this contest is 8. The odds to exceed the over are -115, while the odds are -105 to go under. Email newsletter signup Sign up for our daily email newsletter Place your bets on any MLB Source: https://www.americanpress.com/2024/09/07/astros-vs...
9/01/24	Kikuchi strikes out 12 in 7 innings and Astros beat Royals 5-2. Yusei Kikuchi struck out 12 in seven innings to lead the Houston Astros to a 5-2 win over the Kansas City Royals. Kikuchi (7-9) improved to 3-0 with a 2.57 ERA since he was acquired by Houston a day before the trade deadline. He gave up five hits, only allowing Kansas City a run on a fielder’s choice grounder in the seventh. The Astros chased Royals starter Cole Ragans (10-9) in a five-run sixth inning. Yainer Diaz hit a two-run single and Jeremy Peña hit a two-run truple during the inning. Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. hit his 29th home run of the season in the eighth. Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/kikuchi-strik...
8/31/24	Kikuchi strikes out 12 in 7 innings and Astros beat Royals 5-2. Yusei Kikuchi struck out 12 in seven innings to lead the Houston Astros to a 5-2 win over the Kansas City Royals. Kikuchi (7-9) improved to 3-0 with a 2.57 ERA since he was acquired by Houston a day before the trade deadline. He gave up five hits, only allowing Kansas City a run on a fielder’s choice grounder in the seventh. The Astros chased Royals starter Cole Ragans (10-9) in a five-run sixth inning. Yainer Diaz hit a two-run single and Jeremy Peña hit a two-run truple during the inning. Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. hit his 29th home run of the season in the eighth. Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/kikuchi-strik...
8/25/24	Orioles meet the Astros with 2-1 series lead. Houston Astros (69-60, first in the AL West) vs. Baltimore Orioles (76-55, second in the AL East) Baltimore; Sunday, 7:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Astros: Yusei Kikuchi (6-9, 4.37 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, 161 strikeouts); Orioles: Dean Kremer (6-9, 4.30 ERA, 1.26 WHIP, 91 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK : LINE Astros -110, Orioles -109; over/under is 8 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Baltimore Orioles play the Houston Astros with a 2-1 series lead. Baltimore is 76-55 overall and 39-29 in home games. The Orioles are first in the majors with 198 total home runs, averaging 1.5 per game. Houston has a 69-60 record overall and a 34-31 record on the road. Astros pitchers have a collective 3.81 ERA, which ranks Source: https://www.kltv.com/2024/08/25/orioles-meet-astro...
8/21/24	MLB trends: Padres reverse course, Guardians' bullpen saves the day and Yusei Kikuchi's post-trade pitch mix. The September stretch run is almost here Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/mlb-trends-padr...
8/14/24	Is new Houston Astros starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi an ace on the rise?. Houston's trade deadline addition is paying quick dividends for Joe Espada's club. Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/astros/article/yusei-...
8/14/24	Is new Houston Astros starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi an ace on the rise?. Houston's trade deadline addition is paying quick dividends for Joe Espada's club. Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/astros/article/yusei-...
8/13/24	Astros visit the Rays on 6-game road win streak. Houston Astros (63-55, first in the AL West) vs. Tampa Bay Rays (59-59, fourth in the AL East) St. Petersburg, Florida; Tuesday, 6:50 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Astros: Yusei Kikuchi (5-9, 4.62 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, 149 strikeouts); Rays: Shane Baz (0-1, 4.30 ERA, 1.47 WHIP, 26 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK : LINE Astros -136, Rays +115; over/under is 8 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Houston Astros will try to keep a six-game road win streak alive when they face the Tampa Bay Rays. Tampa Bay has a 59-59 record overall and a 31-32 record at home. The Rays have gone 17-7 in games when they hit at least two home runs. Houston has a 31-29 record in road games and a 63-55 record overall. Astros hitters are batting Source: https://www.athensreview.com/sports/national_sport...
8/07/24	Astros' Justin Verlander dishes on what he's learned amid injury rehab. The Houston Astros are in the thick of a division race with the Seattle Mariners. The team reinforced its rotation when the Astros landed starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi at the MLB trade deadline. Now Houston hopes to get Justin Verlander back from injury. Verlander hit the 15-day injured list on June 19th with neck stiffness and has been on the shelf for nearly two months. Source: https://clutchpoints.com/astros-news-justin-verlan...
8/07/24	Rangers and Astros play in series rubber match. Houston Astros (58-55, second in the AL West) vs. Texas Rangers (54-60, third in the AL West) Arlington, Texas; Wednesday, 2:35 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Astros: Yusei Kikuchi (4-9, 4.67 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, 141 strikeouts); Rangers: Jose Urena (3-6, 3.70 ERA, 1.27 WHIP, 55 strikeouts) : LINE Astros -120, Rangers +100; over/under is 9 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Texas Rangers and Houston Astros play on Wednesday with the winner claiming the three-game series. Texas is 31-26 in home games and 54-60 overall. The Rangers have a 27-52 record in games when they have given up at least one home run. Houston is 58-55 overall and 26-29 in road games. Astros hitters have a collective .318 on-base percentage, the Source: https://abc13.com/sports/rangers-and-astros-play-i...
8/03/24	Kikuchi has 11 Ks in Houston debut, Astros beat Rays 3-2. Yusei Kikuchi shook off a rocky start to finish with 11 strikeouts in his Houston debut, and the Astros beat the Tampa Bay Rays 3-2 on Friday night. Kikuchi — acquired from Toronto on Monday — allowed a double to Yandy Diaz on his second pitch and a two-run homer to Dylan Carlson on his sixth. Source: https://www.fox13news.com/sports/kikuchi-has-11-ks...
8/03/24	Ex-Blue Jays pitcher Kikuchi electrifies in first start with Astros. Houston Astros fans may have changed their opinions regarding the trade that saw their team acquire Yusei Kikuchi from the Toronto Blue Jays. Astros fans were livid last weekend after learning that they had given up three prospects in Jake Bloss, Joey Loperfido, and Will Wagner in exchange for a pitcher that, quite frankly, they didn't feel was very good. After all, Kikuchi had put up a rather disappointing 4.75 ERA through 22 starts this season. Blue Jays fans would tell you, however, that despite some inconsistent results at times, Kikuchi has the stuff to be an effective starting pitcher. Source: https://dailyhive.com/toronto/blue-jays-kikuchi-da...
8/03/24	Kikuchi has 11 Ks in Houston debut, Astros beat Rays 3-2. Yusei Kikuchi shook off a rocky start to finish with 11 strikeouts in his Houston debut, and the Astros beat the Tampa Bay Rays 3-2. Kikuchi — acquired from Toronto on Monday — allowed a double to Yandy Diaz on his second pitch and a two-run homer to Dylan Carlson on his sixth. Kikuchi quickly settled in after that, striking out his eighth batter in a row to end the fifth to tie an Astros franchise record. Justin Verlander was the last Astros pitcher to strike out eight in a row in 2022. Kikuchi went 5 2/3 innings, allowing two runs and three hits while walking three. He fell two strikeouts shy of his season high and matched his season-low of three hits allowed. Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/kikuchi-has-1...
8/03/24	Yusei Kikuchi ties franchise record in Astros debut. Houston's new arm just did something a handful of franchise greats never accomplished. Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/astros/article/yusei-...

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