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Kikuchi nears return from shoulder injury
30 Jul
Summary
- Kikuchi will make a minor-league rehab appearance Thursday.
- He has been sidelined since April 29 with shoulder inflammation.
- Kikuchi anticipates needing at least three rehab starts.
Kikuchi is preparing for his return to the mound after a period of absence due to left shoulder inflammation. He has been out of action since April 29. The veteran pitcher has been progressing, having started tossing bullpens in early July.
This Thursday, Kikuchi is slated to make a minor-league rehab appearance with Single-A Rancho Cucamonga. He anticipates needing three such starts to regain full form. Based on this timeline, his return to the Angels' rotation is not expected until at least mid-August.
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