The 33-year-old left-hander, who is the team’s biggest free-agent pitcher signing in 13 years, will get the start on March 27 against the White Sox in Chicago.

Angels manager Ron Washington didn’t have to think too long when deciding his Opening Day starter. Washington said it was an easy call to give that honor to veteran lefty Yusei Kikuchi, who will take

Angels manager Ron Washington names left-hander Yusei Kikuchi as the team's opening day starter. The Angels open the season against the White Sox in Chicago on March 27.

Los Angeles Angels manager Ron Washington has named left-hander Yusei Kikuchi the team’s Opening Day starter for their March 27 matchup against the Chicago White Sox, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

The Los Angeles Angels have their 2025 Opening Day starting pitcher. According to Sam Blum of The Athletic, Angels manager Ron Washington announced Yusei Kikuchi as the Opening Day starter, calling it an “obvious” decision.

Japanese left-hander Yusei Kikuchi will be the Los Angeles Angels' Opening Day starter on March 27 against the Chicago White

It’s Yusei Kikuchi’s time to shine. Coming off a career year, which he split between the Toronto Blue Jays and Houston Astros last season, the 33-year-old entered free agency and ultimately landed with the Los Angeles Angels on a three-year,