"Kikuchi will be reevaluated towards the end of the month. If he's still able to proceed with non-surgical rehab, he'll likely spend the majority of June building back up."
"Kikuchi has made a fairly notable mechanical change. He has raised his arm angle to one of the more over-the-top deliveries among lefty pitchers."
"This year's change has coincided with an altered pitch mix, as Kikuchi has scaled back on his slider in favor of more fastballs and a newly-added splitter."
Yusei Kikuchi is sidelined for three to four weeks due to shoulder inflammation, as confirmed by manager Kurt Suzuki. After leaving a game early, Kikuchi underwent imaging and sought a second opinion. The Angels have not provided extensive details but noted that he will attempt non-surgical rehabilitation. Kikuchi's performance has declined this season, with a 5.81 ERA compared to last year's sub-4.00. He has made mechanical adjustments, raising his arm angle and altering his pitch mix, but the impact of these changes on his injury remains uncertain.
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