An MLB insider has named a Houston Astros pitcher as one of the top upcoming free agents.
made a big move ahead of the MLB trade deadline this year. They pulled off an expensive trade to acquire veteran starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi from theIn order to get him, the Astros had to give up Joey Loperfido, Will Wagner, and Jake Bloss. Many viewed the trade as a massive overpay by Houston.So far, he has made four starts with Houston. He has compiled a 2-0 record to go along with a 2.42 ERA, a 1.03 WHIP, a 4.4 K/BB ratio, and 22.1 innings pitched.
"Yusei Kikuchi’s best year was 2023, when he went 11-6 with a 3.86 ERA and 181 strikeouts in 32 starts. The Blue Jays traded him to the Astros at the deadline after he compiled a 4.75 ERA over 22 starts. He struck out 19 and walked six in his first 11 innings with the Astros. He’s always had a good arm and stuff but lack of command and control has been his downfall."
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