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1. bvmsports.com › 2024/09/09 › yusei-kikuchis-tradeYusei Kikuchi’s Trade Sparks MLB Growth in Japan as Astros Win

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   2 days ago · Kikuchi holds a 3.07 ERA in his seven starts with the Astros. The Astros have won every game that Kikuchi has started since his acquisition. Kikuchi has become a stabilizing force in the Astros' pitching rotation. Japanese players are gaining visibility in MLB, with Kikuchi joining other talents like Imanaga and Yoshida.

2. www.si.com › mlb › astrosRecently Acquired Houston Astros Starter Predicted to Land ...

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   Aug 22, 2024 · The pending contract is an interesting situation to break down. So, how much will he be worth in free agency? Kiley McDaniel of ESPN predicted that Kikuchi would land between $40 and $80...

3. www.chron.com › sports › astrosMeet the Japanese media covering Yusei Kikuchi's Houston rise

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   4 days ago · HOUSTON, TEXAS - AUGUST 31: Yusei Kikuchi #16 of the Houston Astros pitches in the fourth inning against the Kansas City Royals at Minute Maid Park on August 31, 2024 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by ...

4. bvmsports.com › 2024/09/05 › examining-the-yuseiExamining the Yusei Kikuchi Trade: Impact on Astros and Blue ...

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   6 days ago · The Houston Astros traded for Yusei Kikuchi from the Blue Jays at the deadline, aiming to bolster their pitching staff. While Kikuchi has excelled with a 2.57 ERA over six starts since joining, questions linger about the hefty price paid in top prospects Joey Loperfido, Jake Bloss, and Will Wagner.

5. www.houstonchronicle.com › sports › astrosHouston Astros: Starter Yusei Kikuchi thriving since trade

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   Aug 31, 2024 · Kikuchi posted a 2.57 ERA in his first half-dozen starts with Houston, holding the Royals to one run over seven innings in a 5-2 win Saturday. In 35 innings, the left-hander allowed 23 hits ...

6. fansided.com › posts › mlb-trade-regrade-criticismMLB trade regrade: Criticism of Astros-Yusei Kikuchi deal has ...

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   Aug 19, 2024 · Several head-scratching deals took place at this year's MLB trade deadline which was understandable considering the clear seller's market, but none were more surprising than the Yusei Kikuchi...

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   How many starts does Yusei Kikuchi make?

   • Three starts spanning 16 2/3 innings isn’t a sample worth drawing sweeping conclusions, but Yusei Kikuchi is in an atypical situation. He is a hired hand guaranteed just six more weeks in an Astros uniform, magnifying every start he makes while testing Houston’s time-honored tradition of turning around struggling pitchers.

   Three Astros takeaways: A minor-league catcher’s view of Justin Verland…

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   Who is Yusei Kikuchi?

   • Jim Bowden of The Athletic named Kikuchi the No. 26 free agent of this winter. "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.

   Recently Acquired Houston Astros Starter Predicted to Land $40 to $80 …

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   Why did the Houston Astros trade for Yusei Kikuchi?

   • Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports The Houston Astros made an interesting decision during the trade deadline when they traded for Yusei Kikuchi for many reasons. Most of those were due to the package they sent to the Toronto Blue Jays for an arm who hasn't necessarily been elite for much of his career.

   Recently Acquired Houston Astros Starter Predicted to Land $40 to $80 …

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   How much will Kikuchi be worth in free agency?

   • The pending contract is an interesting situation to break down. So, how much will he be worth in free agency? Kiley McDaniel of ESPN predicted that Kikuchi would land between $40 and $80 million. If that prediction comes true, it seems logical for the Astros to keep him around.

   Recently Acquired Houston Astros Starter Predicted to Land $40 to $80 …

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8. www.nytimes.com › athletic › 5708586/2024/08Three Astros takeaways: A minor-league catcher’s view of ...

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   Aug 19, 2024 · Yusei Kikuchi’s first impression. Three starts spanning 16 2/3 innings isn’t a sample worth drawing sweeping conclusions, but Yusei Kikuchi is in an atypical situation.